Parallel Verses
Amplified
Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge,
And he who hurries with his feet [acting impulsively and proceeding without caution or analyzing the consequences] sins (misses the mark).
New American Standard Bible
And he who hurries
King James Version
Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
Holman Bible
and the one who acts hastily
International Standard Version
Furthermore, it isn't good to be ignorant, and whoever rushes into things misses the mark.
A Conservative Version
Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good. And he who hastens with his feet sins.
American Standard Version
Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
Bible in Basic English
Further, without knowledge desire is not good; and he who is over-quick in acting goes out of the right way.
Darby Translation
Also that a person be without knowledge is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet maketh false steps.
Julia Smith Translation
Also the soul without knowledge is not good, and he hastening with his feat, sins.
King James 2000
Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; and he that hastens with his feet sins.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Also, a life without knowledge is not good, and he who moves quickly with [his] feet {misses the mark}.
Modern King James verseion
Also without knowledge the soul is not good, and he who hurries with his feet sins.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Where no discretion is, there the soul is not well; and whoso is swift on foot, stumbleth hastily.
NET Bible
It is dangerous to have zeal without knowledge, and the one who acts hastily makes poor choices.
New Heart English Bible
It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way.
The Emphasized Bible
Surely, for the soul to be, without knowledge, is not good, and, he that hasteth with his feet, strayeth.
Webster
Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
World English Bible
It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way.
Youngs Literal Translation
Also, without knowledge the soul is not good, And the hasty in feet is sinning.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 19:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
How To Avoid Fools And Foolishness
1
Than a [rich] man who is twisted in his speech and is a [shortsighted] fool.
Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge,
And he who hurries with his feet [acting impulsively and proceeding without caution or analyzing the consequences] sins (misses the mark).
The foolishness of man undermines his way [ruining whatever he undertakes];
Then his heart is resentful and rages against the Lord [for, being a fool, he blames the Lord instead of himself].
Cross References
Proverbs 21:5
The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance and advantage,
But everyone who acts in haste comes surely to poverty.
Proverbs 29:20
Do you see a [conceited] man who speaks quickly [offering his opinions or answering without thinking]?
There is more hope for a [thickheaded]
Job 31:5
“If I have walked with falsehood,
Or if my foot has chased after deceit,
Proverbs 1:16
For their feet run to evil,
And they hurry to shed blood.
Proverbs 10:21
The lips of the righteous feed and guide many,
But fools [who reject God and His wisdom] die for lack of understanding.
Proverbs 14:29
He who is slow to anger has great understanding [and profits from his self-control],
But he who is quick-tempered exposes and exalts his foolishness [for all to see].
Proverbs 25:8
Do not rush out to argue your case [before magistrates or judges];
Otherwise what will you do in the end [when your case is lost and]
When your neighbor (opponent) humiliates you?
Proverbs 28:20
A faithful (right-minded) man will abound with blessings,
But he who hurries to be rich will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 28:22
He who has an evil and envious eye hurries to be rich
And does not know that poverty will come upon him.
Ecclesiastes 7:9
Do not be eager in your heart to be angry,
For anger dwells in the heart of fools.
Ecclesiastes 12:9
Furthermore, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; and he pondered and searched out and arranged many proverbs.
Isaiah 27:11
When its branches are dry, they are broken off;
The women come and
For they are not a people of understanding,
Therefore He who made them will not have compassion on them,
And He who created them will not be gracious to them.
Isaiah 28:16
Therefore the Lord God says this,
A precious Cornerstone for the [secure] foundation, firmly placed.
He who believes [who trusts in, relies on, and adheres to that Stone] will not
Hosea 4:6
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge [of My law, where I reveal My will].
Because you [the priestly nation] have rejected knowledge,
I will also reject you from being My priest.
Since you have forgotten the law of your God,
I will also forget your children.
John 16:3
Romans 10:2
For I testify about them that they have a certain enthusiasm for God, but not in accordance with [correct and vital] knowledge [about Him and His purposes].
Philippians 1:9
And this I pray, that your love may abound more and more [displaying itself in greater depth] in real knowledge and in practical insight,