Proverbs 29:20 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

²⁰ Do you see someone who speaks too soon? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁰ Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁰ Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a [self-confident] fool than for him.

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁰ Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

Common English Bible

²⁰ Do you see people who are quick to speak? There is more hope for fools than for them.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁰ Have you seen a man rushing to speak? Foolishness has more hope than his correction.

Proverbs 29:20 Cross References

Proverbs 14:29

A patient person shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.

Proverbs 19:2

Even zeal is not good without knowledge, and the one who acts hastily   sins.

Proverbs 21:5

The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit, but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor.

Proverbs 26:12

Do you see a person who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 29:11

A fool gives full vent to his anger,  , but a wise person holds it in check.

Proverbs 29:19

A servant cannot be disciplined by words; though he understands, he doesn’t respond.

Proverbs 29:21

A servant pampered from his youth will become arrogant  later on.

Ecclesiastes 5:2

Do not be hasty to speak, and do not be impulsive to make a speech before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.

James 1:19

My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,