Proverbs 18:13 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

If one gives answer before hearing, it is folly and shame.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, It is folly and shame unto him.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

He who answers a matter before he hears the facts–it is folly and shame to him. [John 7:51.]

American Standard Version (1901)

He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.

Common English Bible

Those who answer before they listen are foolish and disgraceful.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Whoever responds before he listens, demonstrates himself to be foolish and deserving of confusion.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

He that answereth before he heareth sheweth himself to be a fool, and worthy of confusion.

Proverbs 18:13 Cross References

2 Samuel 14:8

Then the king said to the woman, “Go to your house, and I will give orders concerning you.”

2 Samuel 16:4

Then the king said to Ziba, “All that belonged to Mephibosheth is now yours.” Ziba said, “I do obeisance; let me find favor in your sight, my lord the king.”

Job 29:16

I was a father to the needy, and I championed the cause of the stranger.

Proverbs 20:25

It is a snare for one to say rashly, “It is holy,” and begin to reflect only after making a vow.

Daniel 6:14

When the king heard the charge, he was very much distressed. He was determined to save Daniel, and until the sun went down he made every effort to rescue him.

Daniel 6:9

Therefore King Darius signed the document and interdict.

John 7:51

“Our law does not judge people without first giving them a hearing to find out what they are doing, does it?”

Deuteronomy 13:14

then you shall inquire and make a thorough investigation. If the charge is established that such an abhorrent thing has been done among you,