Holy Scripture
Proverbs 29:20
A church father on this verse
“In all things be "quick to listen and slow to speak" lest the remark of Solomon be fulfilled in you: "If you see a man too ready of speech, know that a fool has more hope than he." And never dare to teach someone what you have not practiced yourself.”
Source: Septuagint
Original
20If thou see a man hasty in his words, Know that the fool has hope rather than he.
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In context
18There shall be no interpreter to a sinful nation: But he that observes the law is blessed.
19A stubborn servant will not be reproved by words: For even if he understand, still he will not obey.
— Proverbs 29:20 —
21He that lives wantonly from a child, shall be a servant, And in the end shall grieve over himself.
22A furious man stirs up strife, And a passionate man digs up sin.