be swift to hear, slow to speak

be swift to hear, slow to speak

proverb Listen attentively and don't rush to speak. The phrase comes from the Bible. A: "It would really serve him well to be swift to hear, slow to speak." B: "I know, his mouth always seems to get him into trouble." The Bible encourages us all to be swift to hear, slow to speak, which is pretty good advice, honestly. Being swift to hear, slow to speak will serve you well in marriage, my dear.

See also: slow, speak, swift, to

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