“Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.” Proverbs 29:20
Today, Solomon adds another Individual worse than a Fool (see 26:12); A Man “hasty in his words”. And once again, Guilty as Charged! Why is it I am so quick to speak and slow to listen? In 1 Corinthians 13 we read “Love is Patient”, so right away, if Love is not in the forefront of my mind when I am speaking, then that is part of the problem. Also, if I am Proud and think I “know it all” (again, see 26:12), then I am prone to start talking instead of thinking.
So much of Life comes down to a very simple Principle; Do I Love? Am I Patient, Kind, not Jealous, not Arrogant, etc.? If I am, I will not be “hasty” with my words or “wise in my own eyes”. I will be Humble and Dependent on the One who gives His Spirit without measure!
I think you are too hard on yourself. I always enjoy your words of wisdo. For myself I use psalm 19: 14 for my guide as that helps me.