Proverbs 29:20

Modern English Version

Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Cross References

Proverbs 14:29

He who is slow to anger is of great understanding, but he who is hasty in temper exalts folly.

Proverbs 19:2

It is not good for the soul to be without knowledge, and he misses the way who is hasty with his feet.

Proverbs 21:5

The plans of the diligent lead surely to profit, but of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.

Proverbs 26:12

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

Proverbs 29:11

A fool utters all his anger, but a wise man restrains it.

Proverbs 29:19

A servant will not be corrected by words, for though he understands, he will not respond.

Proverbs 29:21

He who pampers his servant from youth will have him as his son in the end.

Ecclesiastes 5:2

Do not be quick to speak with your mouth, or be hasty to utter a word before God with your heart. For God is in heaven, and you are on the earth; therefore may your words be few.

James 1:19

Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,