Proverbs 29:20

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

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

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

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“Thou hast seen a man hasty in his words! More hope of a fool than of him.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Proverbs 29:20 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Proverbs 14:29A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
  2. Proverbs 21:5The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty.
  3. Proverbs 26:12Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
  4. Proverbs 29:11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
  5. Ecclesiastes 5:2Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. After all, God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few.
  6. James 1:19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

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