Proverbs 19:3
The foolishnesse of man paruerteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the Lorde.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
In Context
2The desire without discretion is not good: but [as] a man whiche hasteth with his feete offendeth.
4Riches maketh many frendes: but the poore is separated from his neighbour.
Cross References
Genesis 4:5But vnto Cain and to his offeryng he had no respect: for the whiche cause Cain was exceedyng wroth, and his countenaunce abated.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 19:3
2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. Two things are here declared to be of bad consequence:—1. Ignorance: To be without the knowledge of the soul is not good, so some read it. Know we not our own selves, our own hearts? A soul without knowledge is not good; it is a great privilege that we have souls, but, if these souls have not knowledge, what the better are we? If man has not understanding, he is as the beasts, Ps. xlix. 20 . An ignorant soul… Read the whole commentary →