Proverbs 18:13

English Standard Version 2016

If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.

Cross References

John 7:51

“Does our law judge a man without first giving him a hearing and learning what he does?”

Deuteronomy 13:14

then you shall inquire and make search and ask diligently. And behold, if it be true and certain that such an abomination has been done among you,

Proverbs 20:25

It is a snare to say rashly, “It is holy,” and to reflect only after making vows.

Job 29:16

I was a father to the needy, and I searched out the cause of him whom I did not know.

2 Samuel 16:4

Then the king said to Ziba, “Behold, all that belonged to Mephibosheth is now yours.” And Ziba said, “I pay homage; let me ever find favor in your sight, my lord the king.”

Daniel 6:14

Then the king, when he heard these words, was much distressed and set his mind to deliver Daniel. And he labored till the sun went down to rescue him.

Daniel 6:9

Therefore King Darius signed the document and injunction.

2 Samuel 14:8

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