Proverbs 29:20
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
In context
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; Yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. 18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: But he that keepeth the law, happy is he. 19 A servant will not be corrected by words: For though he understand he will not answer. 20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become his son at the length. 22 An angry man stirreth up strife, And a furious man aboundeth in transgression. 23 A man's pride shall bring him low: But honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Compare in other versions
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 29:20 in the NIV
Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 29:20 in the ESV
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.