Proverbs 18:13

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

If one gives 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 abominable thing has been done among you,

Proverbs 20:25

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

Job 29:16

I was a father to the poor, 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 do obeisance; 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 interdict.

2 Samuel 14:8

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