Proverbs 18:13

New International Version

To answer before listening— that is folly and shame.

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:8

The king said to the woman, “Go home, and I will issue an order in your behalf.”

2 Samuel 16:4

Then the king said to Ziba, “All that belonged to Mephibosheth is now yours.” “I humbly bow,” Ziba said. “May I find favor in your eyes, my lord the king.”

Job 29:16

I was a father to the needy; I took up the case of the stranger.

Proverbs 20:25

It is a trap to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider one’s vows.

Daniel 6:14

When the king heard this, he was greatly distressed; he was determined to rescue Daniel and made every effort until sundown to save him.

Daniel 6:9

So King Darius put the decree in writing.

John 7:51

“Does our law condemn a man without first hearing him to find out what he has been doing?”

Deuteronomy 13:14

then you must inquire, probe and investigate it thoroughly. And if it is true and it has been proved that this detestable thing has been done among you,