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Berean Standard Bible

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

Proverbs 19:2

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Proverbs 19 touches on wealth, poverty, discipline and planning. The sayings often compare impulsive behavior with careful thought.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Further, without knowledge desire is not good; and he who is over-quick in acting goes out of the right way.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El alma sin ciencia no es buena; y el presuroso de pies peca.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El afán sin conocimiento no es bueno; el que va de prisa puede equivocar el camino.

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