Even zeal is not good without knowledge,(A)
and the one who acts hastily[a] sins.(B)

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  1. 19:2 Lit who is hasty with feet

Desire without knowledge is not good,
    and one who moves too hurriedly misses the way.

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Desire without knowledge is not good—
    how much more will hasty feet miss the way!(A)

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The one who acquires good sense[a] loves himself;
one who safeguards understanding finds success.(A)

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  1. 19:8 Lit acquires a heart

To get wisdom is to love oneself;
    to keep understanding is to prosper.(A)

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The one who gets wisdom loves life;
    the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.(A)

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