Proverbs 29:20

20 You see a man who is hasty in his words: [there is more] hope for a fool than him.

Proverbs 29:20 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 29:20

Seest thou a man [that is] hasty in his words
Swift to speak either before God or men; that takes upon him to speak upon a subject, or return an answer to a question, before he has thoroughly thought of it, and well considered it, and digested what he should say; see ( Ecclesiastes 5:2 ) ( James 1:19 ) ; or "hasty in matters" ^F24; in his business; runs rashly and precipitately into things, without duly considering within himself what is right and proper to be done, and without taking the advice of others; [there is] more hope of a fool than of him;
of one that has not the gift of elocution, or not so much sagacity in business, and yet takes time to think, and advises with others.

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FOOTNOTES:

F24 (wyrbdb Ua) "praecipitem in negotiis suis", Vatablus, Piscator; "in rebus suis", Mercerus.

Proverbs 29:20 In-Context

18 When there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint, but as for he who guards instruction, happiness [is] his.

19 By words, a servant is not disciplined, for he will understand, but there is no giving heed.

20 You see a man who is hasty in his words: [there is more] hope for a fool than him.

21 He who pampers his servant from childhood, {arrogance will be his end}.

22 A man of anger will stir strife, and the owner of anger, much transgression.