Proverbs 19:2

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

Also, a soul without knowledge is not good; and the one hurrying with his feet is sinning.

Latin

Ubi non est scientia animæ, non est bonum, et qui festinus est pedibus offendet.

Hebrew

English

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

It is dangerous to act without understanding.

Proverbs 21:5
The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty.
Proverbs 29:20
Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Philippians 1:9
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,
Ecclesiastes 7:9
Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.
Isaiah 28:16
So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken.
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.
Romans 10:2
For I testify about them that they are zealous for God, but not on the basis of knowledge.
John 16:3
They will do these things because they have not known the Father or Me.
Proverbs 28:22
A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.
Proverbs 1:16
For their feet run to evil, and they are swift to shed blood.
Proverbs 14:29
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
Proverbs 28:20
A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.