Proverbs 29:20
Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Berean Standard Bible
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
19A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
21A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
Cross References
Proverbs 21:5The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty.
Proverbs 29:11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
James 1:19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
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 →