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Proverbs 29:20

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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