Overview
The Bible addresses rashness across 8 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Psalms. Closely related themes include Prudence, Murmuring, Meekness and Adjudication at Law.
Key Bible verses about rashness
Old Testament
Proverbs
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. hasty: Heb. short of spirit
Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. words: or, matters?
Ecclesiastes
In the Bible dictionary
Studying rashness for yourself
- Begin with Psalms 116:11, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Psalms each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Prudence, Murmuring, Meekness and Adjudication at Law.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about rashness?
The Bible addresses rashness across 8 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Psalms. Closely related themes include Prudence, Murmuring, Meekness and Adjudication at Law.
How many Bible verses are about rashness?
The Bible references rashness in 8 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention rashness?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Psalms 116:11: “I said in my haste, All men are liars.”
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