Bible verse

Proverbs 29:20

Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 29:20 · BSB

Proverbs 29:20 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 29.

16 When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.

18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.

19 A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.

20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

21 A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.

22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.

23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

24 A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.

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Proverbs 29:20 in other translations

KJV

Seest thou a man [that is] hasty in his words? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.

ASV

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

ERV

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

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