Proverbs 18:13

God's Word

Whoever gives an answer before he listens is stupid and shameful.

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:8

“Go home,” the king told the woman. “I will order someone to take care of this matter.”

2 Samuel 16:4

The king told Ziba, “In that case everything that belonged to Mephibosheth now belongs to you.” “I sincerely thank you,” said Ziba. “I hope to remain in your good graces, Your Majesty.”

Job 29:16

I was father to the needy. I carefully investigated cases brought by strangers.

Proverbs 20:25

It is a trap for a person to say impulsively, “This is a holy offering!” and later to have second thoughts about those vows.

Daniel 6:14

The king was very displeased when he heard this. He tried every way he could think of to save Daniel. Until sundown he did everything he could to rescue him.

Daniel 6:9

So Darius signed the written decree.

John 7:51

“Do Moses’ Teachings enable us to judge a person without first hearing that person’s side of the story? We can’t judge a person without finding out what that person has done.”

Deuteronomy 13:14

Then make a thorough investigation. If it is true, and you can prove that this disgusting thing has been done among you,