Proverbs 29:20
Have you seen a man who speaks without thinking? There's more hope for stupid people than for him!
Free Bible Version
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
21A servant indulged from childhood will in the end become unmanageable.
Cross References
Proverbs 21:5Those who plan ahead and work hard will have plenty, while those who act rashly end up poor.
Proverbs 29:11Stupid people let all their anger out, while wise people quietly hold it in.
James 1:19Remember this, my dear friends: everyone should be quick to listen but slow to speak, and slow to get angry,
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 →