💡WEB · Proverbs 19:3
What does Proverbs 19:3 mean?
"The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh."
— Proverbs 19:3 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
It isn’t good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one’s feet and missing the way.
The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.
Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.
A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.
Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
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