Proverbs 29:20
Have you seen a man who is quick with his tongue? There is more hope for a foolish man than for him.
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
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
21If a servant is gently cared for from his early years, he will become a cause of sorrow in the end.
Cross References
Proverbs 21:5The purposes of the man of industry have their outcome only in wealth; but one who is over-quick in acting will only come to be in need.
Proverbs 29:11A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly.
James 1:19You have knowledge of this, dear brothers. But let every man be quick in hearing, slow in words, 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 →