Proverbs 29:20

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

Look upon a man being hasty in his words—the hope of a fool is more than his.

Latin

Vidisti hominem velocem ad loquendum? stultitia magis speranda est quam illius correptio.

Hebrew

English

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

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