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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 19, Verse 2

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1
Better [is] the poor that walketh in his integrity, than [he that is] perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
King James Version
Also, [that] the soul [be] without knowledge, [it is] not good; and he that hasteth with [his] feet sinneth.
American Standard Version
Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
New English Translation
It is dangerous to have zeal without knowledge, and the one who acts hastily makes poor choices.
World English Bible
It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way.
3
The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
4
Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
5
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape.
6
Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man [is] a friend to him that giveth gifts.
7
All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth [them with] words, [yet] they [are] wanting [to him].
8
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
9
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall perish.
10
Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
11
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and [it is] his glory to pass over a transgression.
12
The king's wrath [is] as the roaring of a lion; but his favour [is] as dew upon the grass.