Proverbs 29:20
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Cross-references
Proverbs 29:11
Parallel
In Proverbs 29:11, a fool loses his temper, paralleling the hasty speaker here who is worse than a fool.
Proverbs 26:12
Parallel
In Proverbs 26:12, the same 'more hope for a fool' phrase applies to self-conceit, mirroring this warning pattern.
Proverbs 15:28
Contrast
In Proverbs 15:28, the righteous ponders how to answer, contrasting with the hasty words here.
Proverbs 14:29
Parallel
In Proverbs 14:29, being quick-tempered exalts folly, similar in theme to the hasty speaker being worse than a fool.
Ecclesiastes 5:2
Parallel
In Ecclesiastes 5:2, the same warning against hasty words is applied to speaking before God.
James 1:19
Contrast
In James 1:19, being slow to speak is commanded, directly opposing the hasty words warned against here.