Bible verse

Proverbs 19:2

Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.

Proverbs 19:2 · BSB

Proverbs 19:2 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 19.

1 Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.

2 Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.

3 A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.

4 Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.

5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.

6 Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.

Read all of Proverbs 19

Proverbs 19:2 in other translations

KJV

Also, [that] the soul [be] without knowledge, [it is] not good; and he that hasteth with [his] feet sinneth.

ASV

Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

ERV

Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

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