Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. words: or, matters? — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 29 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“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 · King James Version
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. perish: or, is made naked
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. words: or, matters?
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
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“Seest”
H2372“thou a man”
H376“in his words”
H1697“there is more hope”
H8615This verse is found in the book of Proverbs. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
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