Proverbs 19:2
The desire without discretion is not good: but [as] a man whiche hasteth with his feete offendeth.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
In Context
1Better is the poore that liueth godly, then he that abuseth his lippes, and is a foole.
3The foolishnesse of man paruerteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the Lorde.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:21The lippes of the ryghteous feede a whole multitude: but fooles shall dye in their owne follie.
Proverbs 21:5The deuises of one that is diligent, bring plenteousnesse: but he that is vnaduised, commeth vnto pouertie.
Proverbs 28:20A faythfull man shalbe fylled with blessinges, and he that maketh haste to be riche, shall not be vngyltie.
Proverbs 29:20Seest thou a man that is hastie to speake vnaduisedly? there is more hope in a foole then in hym.
Ecclesiastes 12:9The preacher was yet more wyse, and taught the people knowledge, he gaue good heede, sought out the ground, and set foorth many parables:
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 19:2
The Disadvantages of Poverty. 1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. Here see, 1. What will be the credit and comfort of a poor man, and make him more excellent than his neighbour, though his poverty may expose him to contempt and may dispirit him. Let him be honest and walk in integrity, let him keep a good conscience and make it appear that he does so, let him always speak and act with sincerity when he is under the greatest temptations to… Read the whole commentary →