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It isn`t good to have zeal without knowledge; Nor being hasty with one`s feet and missing the way.
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Ignorance is Not Bliss
All commentators agree that a soul without knowledge is in a dangerous state. John Gill emphasizes that this is especially true of spiritual knowledge—understanding God, Christ, and the condition of one's own soul. He notes that some ancient versions even translate the phrase as 'he that knoweth not his soul, it is not good for him.' Without this, a person is spiritually vulnerable.
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19th Century
Anglican
Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good. — Ignorance is bad, as well as folly.
He that ha…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Also, [that] the soul [be] without knowledge, [it is] not good , &c.] Without knowledge of things natural and civil,…
Presbyterian
What good can the soul do if it lacks knowledge? And he sins who will not take time to ponder the path of his feet.
