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

Read full chapter

Hearing and Doing the Word

19 (A)Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person (B)be quick to hear, (C)slow to speak, (D)slow to anger;

Read full chapter

12 Do you see a man who is (A)wise in his own eyes?
    (B)There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Read full chapter

[a] Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth. Therefore (A)let your words be few.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 5:2 Ch 5:1 in Hebrew

29 Whoever is (A)slow to anger has great understanding,
    but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.

Read full chapter

The plans of (A)the diligent lead surely to abundance,
    but everyone who is (B)hasty comes (C)only to poverty.

Read full chapter

11 A fool gives full vent to his spirit,
    but a wise man quietly holds it back.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

ESV Study Bible, Large Print, Genuine Leather, Black
ESV Study Bible, Large Print, Genuine Leather, Black
Retail: $129.99
Our Price: $87.99
Save: $42.00 (32%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible, Hardcover
ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible, Hardcover
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $17.99
Save: $22.00 (55%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
Psalms, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal
Psalms, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal
Retail: $15.99
Our Price: $9.99
Save: $6.00 (38%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
ESV Economy Bible, Large Print Softcover, Case of 24
ESV Economy Bible, Large Print Softcover, Case of 24
Retail: $191.76
Our Price: $119.76
Save: $72.00 (38%)
ESV Premium Gift Bible--soft leather-look, caramel
ESV Premium Gift Bible--soft leather-look, caramel
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $13.99
Save: $6.00 (30%)