Verse 20

Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

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Referenced Verses

  • Jas 1:19 : 19 My beloved brothers and sisters, let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
  • Prov 26:12 : 12 Do you see a person who is wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for them.
  • Prov 14:29 : 29 Whoever is patient shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered person promotes folly.
  • Prov 21:5 : 5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.
  • Eccl 5:2 : 2 Dreams come from too much activity, and a fool’s voice is known by many words.
  • Prov 29:11 : 11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man calmly holds it back.