Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge,
And one who hurries [a](A)his footsteps [b]errs.
The (B)foolishness of a person ruins his way,
And his heart (C)rages against the Lord.
(D)Wealth adds many friends,
But a poor person is separated from his friend.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 19:2 Lit with his feet
  2. Proverbs 19:2 Lit sins

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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