When a man is self-conceited, rash, and given to wrangling, there is more hope of the ignorant and profligate.
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Proverbs 29:20
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commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 29:1-27EXPOSITION This chapter reinforces many precept given previously.Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 29:18-23Fatal defects in the social state I. THE WANT OF COMMANDING RELIGIOUS TEACHING. The great prophets of Israel were the great instructors of the people. They declared Jehovah's living oracles; they made clear the eternal…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Proverbs 29:20Solomon here shows that there is little hope of bringing a man to wisdom that is hasty either, 1. Through rashness and inconsideration: Seest thou a man that is hasty in his matters, that is of a light desultory wit, th…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 29:20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? (comp. Proverbs 26:12); Vulgate, velocem ad loquendum; Septuagint, ταχὺν ἐν λόγοις. James 1:19," Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak." "A talkative ( γλωσσώδης)…Joseph S. Exell and contributors