Proverbs 19:2

The Message

Ignorant zeal is worthless; haste makes waste.

Cross References

2 Kings 4:39

One of the men went out into the field to get some herbs; he came across a wild vine and picked gourds from it, filling his gunnysack. He brought them back, sliced them up, and put them in the stew, even though no one knew what kind of plant it was. The stew was then served up for the men to eat. They started to eat, and then exclaimed, “Death in the pot, O man of God! Death in the pot!” Nobody could eat it. Elisha ordered, “Get me some meal.” Then he sprinkled it into the stew pot.

Job 31:5

“Have I walked hand in hand with falsehood, or hung out in the company of deceit? Weigh me on a set of honest scales so God has proof of my integrity. If I’ve strayed off the straight and narrow, wanted things I had no right to, messed around with sin, Go ahead, then— give my portion to someone who deserves it.

Proverbs 10:21

The talk of a good person is rich fare for many, but chatterboxes die of an empty heart.

Proverbs 14:29

Slowness to anger makes for deep understanding; a quick-tempered person stockpiles stupidity.

Proverbs 21:5

Careful planning puts you ahead in the long run; hurry and scurry puts you further behind.

Proverbs 25:8

Don’t jump to conclusions—there may be a perfectly good explanation for what you just saw.

Proverbs 28:20

Committed and persistent work pays off; get-rich-quick schemes are ripoffs.

Proverbs 28:22

A miser in a hurry to get rich doesn’t know that he’ll end up broke.

Proverbs 29:20

Observe the people who always talk before they think— even simpletons are better off than they are.

Ecclesiastes 12:9

Besides being wise himself, the Quester also taught others knowledge. He weighed, examined, and arranged many proverbs. The Quester did his best to find the right words and write the plain truth.

Ecclesiastes 7:9

Don’t be quick to fly off the handle. Anger boomerangs. You can spot a fool by the lumps on his head.

Isaiah 28:16

But the Master, God, has something to say to this: “Watch closely. I’m laying a foundation in Zion, a solid granite foundation, squared and true. And this is the meaning of the stone: a trusting life won’t topple. I’ll make justice the measuring stick and righteousness the plumb line for the building. A hailstorm will knock down the shantytown of lies, and a flash flood will wash out the rubble.

Philippians 1:9

So this is my prayer: that your love will flourish and that you will not only love much but well. Learn to love appropriately. You need to use your head and test your feelings so that your love is sincere and intelligent, not sentimental gush. Live a lover’s life, circumspect and exemplary, a life Jesus will be proud of: bountiful in fruits from the soul, making Jesus Christ attractive to all, getting everyone involved in the glory and praise of God.