Proverbs 18:13
“He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame vnto him.”
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Proverbs 18:13 Context
11The rich mans wealth is his strong citie: and as an high wall in his owne conceit. 12Before destruction the heart of man is haughtie, and before honour is humilitie. 13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame vnto him. 14The spirit of a man will sustaine his infirmitie: but a wounded spirit who can beare? 15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the eare of the wise seeketh knowledge.
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He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it], it [is] folly and shame unto him.
- King James Version
He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
To give an answer before hearing is a foolish thing and a cause of shame.
- Basic English Bible
He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
- Darby Bible
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame to him.
- Webster's Bible
He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
- World English Bible
Whoso is answering a matter before he heareth, Folly it is to him and shame.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and confusion unto him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible