Proverbs 29:20
See a man who is hasty in his words? 1 There is more hope for a fool than for him. 1
Unlocked Literal 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 slave will not be corrected by words, 1 for though he understands, there will be no response. 1
21One who pampers his slave from youth, 1 at the end of it there will be trouble. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 21:5The plans of the diligent lead only to prosperity, 1 but everyone who acts too quickly comes only to poverty. 1
Proverbs 29:11A fool reveals all his anger, 1 but a wise man holds it back and calms himself down. 1
James 1:19You know this, my beloved brothers: Let every man be quick to hear, 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 →