Proverbs 19:3
The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against the LORD.
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
In Context
2It isn’t good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty with one’s feet and miss the way.
4Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.
Cross References
Genesis 4:5but he didn’t respect Cain and his offering. Cain was very angry, and the expression on his face fell.
Numbers 17:12The children of Israel spoke to Moses, saying, “Behold, we perish! We are undone! We are all undone!
1 Samuel 15:23For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as idolatry and teraphim. Because you have rejected the LORD’s word, he has also rejected you from being king.”
1 Kings 20:42He said to him, “The LORD says, ‘Because you have let go out of your hand the man whom I had devoted to destruction, therefore your life will take the place of his life, and your people take the place of his people.’”
2 Kings 6:33While he was still talking with them, behold, the messenger came down to him. Then he said, “Behold, this evil is from the LORD. Why should I wait for the LORD any longer?”
Job 15:13that you turn your spirit against God, and let such words go out of your mouth?
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 →