Proverbs 29:20
Seest thou a man that is hastie to speake vnaduisedly? there is more hope in a foole then in hym.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
In Context
21He that delicately bryngeth vp his seruaunt from a chylde, shall make hym his maister at length.
Cross References
Proverbs 21:5The deuises of one that is diligent, bring plenteousnesse: but he that is vnaduised, commeth vnto pouertie.
Proverbs 29:11A foole vttereth all his mynde at once: but a wyse man kepeth it in tyll afterwarde.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:20
19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. Here is the description of an unprofitable, slothful, wicked servant, a slave that serves not from conscience, or love, but purely from fear. Let those that have such servants put on patience to bear the vexation and not disturb themselves at it. See their character. 1. No rational words will work upon them; they will not be corrected and reformed, not brought to their business, nor cured of their idleness and laziness, by… Read the whole commentary →