Proverbs 19:2

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 19:2

BSB

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

AKJV

Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hastens with his feet sins.

CPDV

Where there is no knowledge of the soul, there is no good. And whoever hurries with his feet will stumble.

ERV

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

NHEB

It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way.

SMT

Also the soul without knowledge is not good, and he hastening with his feat, sins.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 19:2

AlsothatthesoulH5315Noun FemininebewithoutknowledgeH1847NounitisnotgoodH2896andhethathastethH213VerbwithhisfeetH7272Noun Feminine sinnethH2398Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 19:2

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 19:2

Summary

Rushing without knowledge leads to error.

Event

Hasty action without knowledge

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC