Proverbs 29:20

Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 29:20

BSB

Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

AKJV

See you a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

CPDV

Have you seen a man rushing to speak? Foolishness has more hope than his correction.

ERV

Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

NHEB

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

SMT

Thou sawest a man hasty in his words: hope to the foolish one more than to him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 29:20

SeestH2372VerbthouamanH376Noun MasculinethatishastyH213VerbinhiswordsH1697Noun MasculinethereismorehopeH8615Noun FeminineofafoolH3684Noun Masculinethanofhim

Commentary for Proverbs 29:20

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 29:20

Summary

Impulsive speakers have less redemption than fools

Event

Hasty speaker surpasses fool in folly

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC