Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Desire without knowledge is not good— how much more will hasty feet miss the way! New Living Translation Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good; haste makes mistakes. English Standard Version Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way. Berean Standard Bible Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark. King James Bible Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. New King James Version Also it is not good for a soul to be without knowledge, And he sins who hastens with his feet. New American Standard Bible Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge, And one who hurries his footsteps errs. NASB 1995 Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge, And he who hurries his footsteps errs. NASB 1977 Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge, And he who makes haste with his feet errs. Legacy Standard Bible Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge, And he who hurries his footsteps sins. Amplified Bible 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). Christian Standard Bible Even zeal is not good without knowledge, and the one who acts hastily sins. Holman Christian Standard Bible Even zeal is not good without knowledge, and the one who acts hastily sins. American Standard Version Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. Contemporary English Version Willingness and stupidity don't go well together. If you are too eager, you will miss the road. English Revised Version Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. GOD'S WORD® Translation A person without knowledge is no good. A person in a hurry makes mistakes. Good News Translation Enthusiasm without knowledge is not good; impatience will get you into trouble. International Standard Version Furthermore, it isn't good to be ignorant, and whoever rushes into things misses the mark. Majority Standard Bible Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark. 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAlso, without knowledge the soul [is] not good, "" And the hasty in feet is sinning. Young's Literal Translation Also, without knowledge the soul is not good, And the hasty in feet is sinning. Smith's Literal Translation Also the soul without knowledge is not good, and he hastening with his feat, sins. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhere there is no knowledge of the soul, there is no good: and he that is hasty with his feet shall stumble. Catholic Public Domain Version Where there is no knowledge of the soul, there is no good. And whoever hurries with his feet will stumble. New American Bible Desire without knowledge is not good; and whoever acts hastily, blunders. New Revised Standard Version Desire without knowledge is not good, and one who moves too hurriedly misses the way. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe who has no knowledge of his own soul, it is not good for him; and he who is hasty with his feet sins. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated It is not good for him that does not know his soul, and he that is hasty with his feet sins. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Man of Integrity1Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse. 2Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark. 3A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.… Cross References Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children. James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Romans 10:2 For I testify about them that they are zealous for God, but not on the basis of knowledge. Ecclesiastes 5:1 Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong. Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. Isaiah 5:13 Therefore My people will go into exile for their lack of understanding; their dignitaries are starving and their masses are parched with thirst. 1 Corinthians 8:2 The one who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know. Philippians 1:9-10 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, / so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, Jeremiah 4:22 “For My people are fools; they have not known Me. They are foolish children, without understanding. They are skilled in doing evil, but they know not how to do good.” Colossians 1:9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 2 Peter 1:5-6 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; / and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; Psalm 119:66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments. Ephesians 5:17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 1 Timothy 1:7 They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or that which they so confidently assert. Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. Treasury of Scripture Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hastens with his feet sins. that the Proverbs 10:21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. Ecclesiastes 12:9 And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs. Isaiah 27:11 When the boughs thereof are withered, they shall be broken off: the women come, and set them on fire: for it is a people of no understanding: therefore he that made them will not have mercy on them, and he that formed them will shew them no favour. and Proverbs 1:16 For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood. Proverbs 14:29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. Proverbs 21:5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. Jump to Previous Acting Desire Errs False. Feet Footsteps Further Goes Good Haste Hasteth Hasty Hurries Makes Maketh Miss Misses Missing One's Over-Quick Right Sinneth Sinning Soul Way ZealJump to Next Acting Desire Errs False. Feet Footsteps Further Goes Good Haste Hasteth Hasty Hurries Makes Maketh Miss Misses Missing One's Over-Quick Right Sinneth Sinning Soul Way ZealProverbs 19 1. Life and ConductEven zeal is no good without knowledge Zeal, or passionate enthusiasm, is often seen as a positive trait in the Bible, but it must be guided by knowledge to be truly effective. In the context of ancient Israel, zeal without knowledge could lead to misguided actions, as seen in the story of Saul before he became Paul (Acts 22:3-4). His fervor for the Jewish law led him to persecute Christians until he gained true knowledge through his encounter with Christ. This phrase emphasizes the importance of aligning one's passion with a correct understanding of God's will, as seen in Hosea 4:6, where a lack of knowledge leads to destruction. The balance of zeal and knowledge is crucial for living a life that honors God. and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. He compiled these sayings to impart wisdom and understanding. 2. Israel The nation to whom the Proverbs were initially addressed, providing guidance for living a life pleasing to God. 3. The Wise and the Foolish Throughout Proverbs, these two archetypes are used to contrast those who live according to God's wisdom and those who do not. Teaching Points The Balance of Zeal and KnowledgeZeal, or passionate enthusiasm, is commendable but must be guided by knowledge. Without understanding, zeal can lead to misguided actions and decisions. The Dangers of Hasty Decisions Rushing into decisions without proper knowledge or consideration can lead to mistakes and missed opportunities. Patience and discernment are crucial. The Pursuit of Wisdom Believers are encouraged to seek wisdom and understanding through prayer, study of Scripture, and seeking counsel from mature Christians. The Role of Discernment in Daily Life Discernment helps in making informed decisions that align with God's will, preventing the pitfalls of acting on impulse. The Importance of Intentional Living Living intentionally involves aligning one's actions with God's wisdom, ensuring that zeal is directed towards fulfilling God's purposes.(2) Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good.--Ignorance is bad, as well as folly. He that hasteth with his feet sinneth.--Haste without knowledge misses the mark aimed at. (See above on Proverbs 8:36.) Verse 2. - Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good. "Also" (gam), Wordsworth would render "even," "even the soul, i.e. life itself, without knowledge is not a blessing;" it is βίπς οὐ βιωτός. At first sight it looks as if some verse, to which this one was appended, had fallen out; but there is no trace in the versions of any such loss. We have had a verse beginning in the same manner (Proverbs 17:26), and here it seems to emphasize what follows - folly is bad, so is ignorance, when the soul lacks knowledge, i.e. when a man does not know what to do, how to act in the circumstances of his life, has in fact no practical wisdom. Other things "not good" are named in Proverbs 18:5; Proverbs 20:23; Proverbs 24:23. And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth; misseth his way. Delitzsch confines the meaning of this hemistich to the undisciplined pursuit of knowledge: "He who hasteneth with the legs after it goeth astray," because he is neither intellectually nor morally clear as to his path or object. But the gnome is better taken in a more general sense. The ignorant man, who acts hastily without due deliberation, is sure to make grave mistakes, and to come to misfortune. Haste is opposed to knowledge, because the latter involves prudence and circumspection, while the former blunders on hurriedly, not seeing whither actions lead. We all have occasion to note the proverbs, Festina lente; "More haste, less speed." The history of Fabius, who, as Ennius said,"Unus homo nobis cunctando restituit rem," shows the value of deliberation and caution. The Greeks recognized this - Προπέτεια πολλοῖς ἐστὶν αἰτία κακῶν. . . . Hebrew Evenגַּ֤ם (gam) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and zeal נֶ֣פֶשׁ (ne·p̄eš) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion is no בְּלֹא־ (bə·lō-) Preposition-b | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no good ט֑וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good without לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no knowledge, דַ֣עַת (ḏa·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1847: Knowledge and he who hurries וְאָ֖ץ (wə·’āṣ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 213: To press, to be close, hurry, withdraw his footsteps בְּרַגְלַ֣יִם (bə·raḡ·la·yim) Preposition-b | Noun - fd Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda misses the mark. חוֹטֵֽא׃ (ḥō·w·ṭê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn Links Proverbs 19:2 NIVProverbs 19:2 NLT Proverbs 19:2 ESV Proverbs 19:2 NASB Proverbs 19:2 KJV Proverbs 19:2 BibleApps.com Proverbs 19:2 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 19:2 Chinese Bible Proverbs 19:2 French Bible Proverbs 19:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 19:2 It isn't good to have zeal without (Prov. 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