Verse 20

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

Referenced Verses

  • Jas 1:19 : 19 So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
  • Prov 26:12 : 12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
  • Prov 14:29 : 29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
  • Prov 21:5 : 5 The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.
  • Eccl 5:2 : 2 Don't be rash with your mouth, and don't let your heart be hasty to utter anything before God; for God is in heaven, and you on earth. Therefore let your words be few.
  • Prov 29:11 : 11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.