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There is more hope for a fool than for them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/29.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/29.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/29.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Seest thou a man <i>that is</i> hasty in his words? <i>there is</i> more hope of a fool than of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/29.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Do you see a man hasty in his words? <i>There is</i> more hope for a fool than for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do you see a person who is hasty with his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/29.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Do you behold a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Do you see a [conceited] man who speaks quickly [offering his opinions or answering without thinking]? There is more hope for a [thickheaded] fool than for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do you see someone who speaks too soon? There is more hope for a fool than for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do you see a man who speaks too soon? There is more hope for a fool than for him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/29.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/29.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Have you met a person who is quick to answer? There is more hope for a fool than for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/29.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />There is more hope for a stupid fool than for someone who speaks without thinking. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/29.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Do you see a man who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/29.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Do you see someone who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/29.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You have seen a man hasty in his words! More hope of a fool than of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thou hast seen a man hasty in his words! More hope of a fool than of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou sawest a man hasty in his words: hope to the foolish one more than to him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Have you seen a man rushing to speak? Foolishness has more hope than his correction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/29.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Do you see someone hasty in speech? There is more hope for a fool! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Do you see someone who is hasty in speech? There is more hope for a fool than for anyone like that.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />When you see a man who is hasty in his words, know that a fool is better than he.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />If you have seen a man hasty in his words, know that a fool is better than he.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />If thou see a man hasty in <i>his</i> words, know that the fool has hope rather than he.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/29-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=6071" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/29.htm">The Stiff-Necked will Be Destroyed</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond. <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2372.htm" title="2372: ḥā·zî·ṯā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- See, behold. A primitive root; to gaze at; mentally, to perceive, contemplate; specifically, to have a vision of.">Do you see</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">a man</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: biḏ·ḇā·rāw (Prep-b:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">who speaks</a> <a href="/hebrew/213.htm" title="213: ’āṣ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To press, be pressed, make haste. A primitive root; to press; to be close, hurry, withdraw.">in haste?</a> <a href="/hebrew/8615.htm" title="8615: tiq·wāh (N-fs) -- A cord, expectancy. From qavah; literally, a cord (compare qaveh); figuratively, expectancy.">There is more hope</a> <a href="/hebrew/3684.htm" title="3684: liḵ·sîl (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Stupid fellow, dullard, fool. From kacal; properly, fat, i.e. stupid or silly.">for a fool</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nū (Prep:: 3ms) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">than for him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19</a></span><br />My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/5-2.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:2</a></span><br />Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. For God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-2.htm">James 3:2</a></span><br />We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-19.htm">Proverbs 10:19</a></span><br />When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-13.htm">Proverbs 18:13</a></span><br />He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-27.htm">Proverbs 17:27-28</a></span><br />A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit. / Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-26.htm">James 1:26</a></span><br />If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Matthew 12:36-37</a></span><br />But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-28.htm">Proverbs 15:28</a></span><br />The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-23.htm">Proverbs 21:23</a></span><br />He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a></span><br />Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-29.htm">Proverbs 14:29</a></span><br />A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-32.htm">Proverbs 16:32</a></span><br />He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-6.htm">Colossians 4:6</a></span><br />Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-18.htm">Proverbs 12:18</a></span><br />Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">See you a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.</p><p class="hdg">seest</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/29-11.htm">Proverbs 29:11</a></b></br> A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise <i>man</i> keepeth it in till afterwards.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/5-2.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:2</a></b></br> Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter <i>any</i> thing before God: for God <i>is</i> in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19</a></b></br> Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:</p><p class="hdg">words</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/14-29.htm">Proverbs 14:29</a></b></br> <i>He that is</i> slow to wrath <i>is</i> of great understanding: but <i>he that is</i> hasty of spirit exalteth folly.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/21-5.htm">Proverbs 21:5</a></b></br> The thoughts of the diligent <i>tend</i> only to plenteousness; but of every one <i>that is</i> hasty only to want.</p><p class="hdg">more</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/26-12.htm">Proverbs 26:12</a></b></br> Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? <i>there is</i> more hope of a fool than of him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/29-11.htm">Fool</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-11.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-20.htm">Haste</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-8.htm">Hasty</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-12.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-8.htm">Quick</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-12.htm">Seest</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-25.htm">Speaks</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-23.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-19.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/30-22.htm">Fool</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-8.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/songs/8-14.htm">Haste</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-2.htm">Hasty</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-4.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-9.htm">Quick</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-8.htm">Seest</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-26.htm">Speaks</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-26.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-1.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 29</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/29-1.htm">observations of public government</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/29-15.htm">and of private</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/29-22.htm">Of anger, pride, thievery, cowardice and corruption</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/29.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/29.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Do you see a man who speaks in haste?</b><br>This phrase warns against the dangers of speaking without careful thought. In biblical times, speech was a powerful tool, and words spoken in haste could lead to misunderstandings, conflicts, or even violence. The book of Proverbs frequently emphasizes the importance of wisdom and discernment in speech (<a href="/proverbs/10-19.htm">Proverbs 10:19, 17</a>:27-28). The cultural context of ancient Israel placed a high value on measured and wise speech, as seen in the wisdom literature. The phrase also reflects the broader biblical theme of the tongue's power, as seen in <a href="/james/3-5.htm">James 3:5-6</a>, which compares the tongue to a small fire that can set a forest ablaze. <p><b>There is more hope for a fool than for him.</b><br>This part of the verse underscores the severity of speaking rashly. In the wisdom literature, a "fool" is often someone who lacks wisdom and understanding, yet even such a person is considered to have more potential for redemption than someone who habitually speaks without thinking. This comparison highlights the gravity of reckless speech. The Bible often contrasts the wise and the foolish, with the latter being those who reject God's instruction (<a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a>). The statement implies that a fool might still learn and change, but a person who speaks hastily is set in a dangerous pattern that is difficult to correct. This aligns with the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized the importance of words and their reflection of the heart (<a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Matthew 12:36-37</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_hasty_speaker.htm">The Hasty Speaker</a></b><br>This person is characterized by speaking without thinking, often leading to rash and unwise words.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_fool.htm">The Fool</a></b><br>In the context of Proverbs, a fool is someone who lacks wisdom and understanding, often making poor decisions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was known for his wisdom and his role as the king of Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical backdrop of Proverbs, where wisdom literature was highly valued.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_audience_of_proverbs.htm">The Audience of Proverbs</a></b><br>Primarily the people of Israel, but also applicable to all who seek wisdom and understanding.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_hasty_speech.htm">The Danger of Hasty Speech</a></b><br>Speaking without thinking can lead to misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and damaged relationships.<br><br>Hasty words often reflect a lack of self-control and wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_thoughtful_speech.htm">The Value of Thoughtful Speech</a></b><br>Taking time to consider our words can lead to more constructive and edifying conversations.<br><br>Thoughtful speech reflects maturity and a heart aligned with God's wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_and_redemption.htm">Hope and Redemption</a></b><br>While the verse suggests a dire situation for the hasty speaker, it also implies the possibility of change and growth through seeking wisdom.<br><br>Even those who struggle with hasty speech can find hope by turning to God for guidance and transformation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_steps_for_improvement.htm">Practical Steps for Improvement</a></b><br>Practice active listening to understand before responding.<br><br>Pray for wisdom and self-control in speech.<br><br>Reflect on past conversations to identify patterns of hasty speech and areas for growth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_29.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 29</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_overtalking.htm">What does the Bible say about excessive talking?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_egoism.htm">What does the Bible say about self-centeredness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_proverbs_20_27_align_with_science.htm">Proverbs 20:27 claims 'the spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord'--how can this be reconciled with scientific understandings of human consciousness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_achieve_personal_and_societal_harmony.htm">What does Proverbs 29:11 mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/29.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) <span class= "bld">There is more hope of a fool </span>(<span class= "ital">khesil</span>) <span class= "bld">than of him.</span>--The fool is a dull, self-satisfied person, but may learn better; the man who is hasty and ill-advised in his words has a harder task before him in governing his tongue. (Comp. <a href="/james/3-2.htm" title="For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.">James 3:2</a> <span class= "ital">sqq.</span>)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 20.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words?</span> (comp. <a href="/proverbs/26-12.htm">Proverbs 26:12</a>); Vulgate, <span class="accented">velocem ad loquendum</span>; Septuagint, <span class="greek">ταχὺν ἐν</span> <span class="greek">λόγοις</span>. <a href="/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19</a>," Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak." "A talkative (<span class="greek">γλωσσώδης</span>) man is dangerous in his city; and he that is rash (<span class="greek">προπετὴς</span>) in his words shall be hated" (Ecclus. 9:18). We might also translate, "hasty in his matters," "hasty in business," and the gnome would be equally true (see note on Proverbs 19:2). <span class="cmt_word">There is more hope era fool than of him.</span> The dull, stupid man (<span class="accented">kesil</span>) may be instructed and guided and made to listen to reason; the hasty and ill-advised speaker consults no one, takes no thought before he speaks, nor reflects on the effect of his words; such a man it is almost impossible to reform (see <a href="/james/3-5.htm">James 3:5</a>, etc.). "Every one that speaks," says St. Gregory, "while he waits for his hearer's sentence upon his words, is as it were subjected to the judgment of him by whom he is heard. Accordingly, he that fears to be condemned in respect of his words ought first to put to the test that which he delivers - that there may be a kind of impartial and sober umpire sitting between the hear and tongue, weighing with exactness whether the heart presents right words, which the tongue taking up with advantage may bring forward for the heater's judgment" ('Moral.,' 8:5, Oxford transl.). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/29-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Do you see</span><br /><span class="heb">חָזִ֗יתָ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·zî·ṯā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2372.htm">Strong's 2372: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gaze at, to perceive, contemplate, to have a, vision of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a man</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֭ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who speaks</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּדְבָרָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(biḏ·ḇā·rāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in haste?</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֣ץ</span> <span class="translit">(’āṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_213.htm">Strong's 213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To press, to be close, hurry, withdraw</span><br /><br /><span class="word">There is more hope</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּקְוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(tiq·wāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8615.htm">Strong's 8615: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cord, expectancy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for a fool</span><br /><span class="heb">לִכְסִ֣יל</span> <span class="translit">(liḵ·sîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3684.htm">Strong's 3684: </a> </span><span class="str2">Stupid fellow, dullard, fool</span><br /><br /><span class="word">than for him.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמֶּֽנּוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(mim·men·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/29-20.htm">Proverbs 29:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/29-20.htm">Proverbs 29:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/29-20.htm">Proverbs 29:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/29-20.htm">Proverbs 29:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/29-20.htm">Proverbs 29:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/29-20.htm">Proverbs 29:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/29-20.htm">Proverbs 29:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/29-20.htm">Proverbs 29:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/29-20.htm">Proverbs 29:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/29-20.htm">Proverbs 29:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/29-20.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 29:20 Do you see a man who (Prov. 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