Proverbs 29:20 nasb — Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

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

— Proverbs 29:20, NASB

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KJV
“Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.”
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ASV
“Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him. ”
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Proverbs 29 — Context

Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also delight your soul.

Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law.

A slave will not be instructed by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response.

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

He who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be a son.

An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.

A man's pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor.

Proverbs 29:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 29:20 say?

Proverbs 29:20 in the NASB reads: “Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.”

Where is Proverbs 29:20 in the Bible?

Proverbs 29:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 29, verse 20.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 29:20.

What translation should I read Proverbs 29:20 in?

Proverbs 29:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 29:20?

Proverbs 29:20 reads (NASB): “Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 29:20 nasb — Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

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