Proverbs 29:20

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

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Whoever is patient is governed by much prudence. But whoever is impatient exalts his foolishness.

Where there is no knowledge of the soul, there is no good. And whoever hurries with his feet will stumble.

The intentions of the robust continually bring forth abundance. But all the lazy are continually in need.

Have you seen a man who seems wise to himself? There will be greater hope held for the unwise than for him.

A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later.

A servant cannot be taught by words, because he understands what you say, but he disdains to respond.

Whoever nurtures his servant delicately from childhood, afterwards will find him defiant.

Dreams follow many worries, and in many words foolishness will be found.

You know this, my most beloved brothers. So let every man be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to anger.