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Proverbs 29:20 Β· KJV

"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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Passage Context

18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you manage your words in conversations?

2

What does it mean to you to be thoughtful in speech?

3

When have you regretted something you said?

Life Application

communication

Practice pausing before responding in conversations to ensure your words are wise.

self-control

Reflect on your speech patterns and seek to improve them for better relationships.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

Jesus teaches that trusting in God leads to true safety and peace, contrasting the fear of man.

See also: Matthew 10:28

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