John Gill Commentary Proverbs 29:20

"Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him." — Proverbs 29:20 (ASV)

Do you see a man hasty in his words Swift to speak either before God or men; that takes upon him to speak upon a subject, or return an answer to a question, before he has thoroughly thought of it, and well considered it, and digested what he should say; see (Ecclesiastes 5:2) (James 1:19) ;

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or "hasty in matters" ^F24 ; in his business; runs rashly and precipitately into things, without duly considering within himself what is right and proper to be done, and without taking the advice of others; more hope of a fool than of him ; of one that has not the gift of elocution, or not so much sagacity in business, and yet takes time to think, and advises with others.

FOOTNOTES:

• F24: (wyrbdb Ua) "praecipitem in negotiis suis", Vatablus, Piscator; "in rebus suis", Mercerus.