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Proverbs 29:20 - Hasty Speech.

Proverbs 29:20 - Hasty Speech.

Proverbs 29:20 (NRSV) Do you see someone who is hasty in speech? 
There is more hope for a fool than for anyone like that.  

Proverbs 29:20 (MSG) Observe the people who always talk before 
they think-- even simpletons are better off than they are.  

Only a man "wise in his own eyes" and a man of hasty speech are 
in worse straits than a fool. [Jamieson, Fausset, And Brown 
Commentary] 

Even a wise person may become foolish by speaking too quickly. 
It is better to be silent or to choose words carefully than to 
speak whatever first comes to mind. [Nelson SB] 

  The largest share of life's annoyances, its heartaches, its 
irritations, is due to uncontrolled temper. In one moment, by hasty, 
passionate, careless words, may be wrought evil that a whole lifetime's 
repentance cannot undo. Oh, the hearts that are broken, the friends 
estranged, the lives wrecked, by the harsh, hasty words of those who might 
have brought help and healing! ...  
  There is a wonderful power in silence. When impatient words 
are spoken to you, do not retaliate. Words spoken in reply to one 
who is angry usually act as a whip, lashing the temper into greater 
fury. But anger met by silence quickly dies away. Let the Christian 
bridle his tongue, firmly resolving not to speak harsh, impatient 
words. With the tongue bridled, he may be victorious in every trial of 
patience through which he is called to pass.   
  In his own strength man cannot rule his spirit. But through 
Christ he may gain self-control. In His strength he may bring his 
thoughts and words into subjection to the will of God. The religion of 
Christ brings the emotions under the control of reason and disciplines 
the tongue. Under its influence the hasty temper is subdued, and the 
heart is filled with patience and gentleness.   
  Hold firmly to the One who has all power in heaven and in 
earth. Though you so often fail to reveal patience and calmness, do not 
give up the struggle. Resolve again, this time more firmly, to be 
patient under every provocation. And never take your eyes off your 
divine Example. {MYP 136} 

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