Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 29:20 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Proverbs 29:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 29 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. words: or, matters?”
Proverbs 29:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 29:20
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words?—The interrogative 'seest thou' (chazita) demands observation. The ish ats be'devarav (man hasty in his words) speaks impulsively without reflection. The verdict is devastating: there is more hope of a fool than of him.This surpasses even the kesil (fool) in hopelessness. James 1:19 echoes: 'Be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.' Proverbs repeatedly condemns rash speech: 'In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin' (10:19), 'He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him' (18:13). Verbal restraint demon...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 29:20
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“Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.”
“but he who has a quick temper displays folly.”
“and don't let your heart be hasty to utter anything before God; for God is in heaven”
“but a wise man brings himself under control.”
“The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.”