Proverbs 18:13

The Scriptures 2009

He who answers a matter before he hears it, It is folly and shame to him.

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:8

And the sovereign said to the woman, “Go to your house, and let me give commands concerning you.”

2 Samuel 16:4

And the sovereign said to Tsiḇa, “See, all that belongs to Mephiḇosheth is yours.” And Tsiḇa said, “I have bowed myself, let me find favour in your eyes, my master, O sovereign!”

Job 29:16

I was a father to the poor, and I investigated the case which I did not know.

Proverbs 20:25

It is a snare for a man to say rashly, “It is set-apart,” And only later to reconsider his vows.

Daniel 6:14

Then the sovereign, when he heard these words, was greatly displeased with himself, and set his heart on Dani’ĕl to deliver him. And he laboured till the going down of the sun to deliver him.

Daniel 6:9

So Sovereign Dareyawesh signed the written interdict.

John 7:51

Does our Torah judge the man unless it hears first from him and knows what he is doing?

Deuteronomy 13:14

then you shall inquire, search out, and ask diligently. And see if the matter is true and established that this abomination was done in your midst,