2 Further, without knowledge desire is not good; and he who is over-quick in acting goes out of the right way.

3 By his foolish behaviour a man's ways are turned upside down, and his heart is bitter against the Lord.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 19:2-3

Commentary on Proverbs 19:2

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What good can the soul do, if without knowledge? And he sins who will not take time to ponder the path of his feet.

Commentary on Proverbs 19:3

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Men run into troubles by their own folly, and then fret at the appointments of God.