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

A man’s own foolishness leads him astray,
yet his heart rages against the Lord.(C)

Wealth attracts many friends,(D)
but a poor man is separated from his friend.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 19:2 Lit who is hasty with feet

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

A person’s own folly(B) leads to their ruin,
    yet their heart rages against the Lord.(C)

Wealth attracts many friends,
    but even the closest friend of the poor person deserts them.(D)

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