Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 18:13
“He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 18:13 Context
10The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. 11The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit. 12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. 13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. 14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? 15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. 16A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
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Other Translations
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame vnto him.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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
noone knows what the other person is going to say so don't answer until you hear it all.