Verse
Proverbs 18:13 — He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and…
“He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.”
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The verses around Proverbs 18:13.
11The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Verse explanation
Notes that answering before really listening is a sign of poor judgment and brings shame on whoever does it — listening well should always come before speaking.
From the Proverbs 18 study in Bible in Stories.
Proverbs 18:13 in other versions
The same verse in the 4 Bible versions we have on the site.
- KJV · King James
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
Read the chapter in this version → - ARC · Almeida 1911Português
O que responde antes d'ouvir, estulticia lhe é, e vergonha.
Read the chapter in this version → - BLIVRE · Bíblia LivrePortuguês
Quem responde antes de ouvir [age] como tolo e causa vergonha para si.
Read the chapter in this version → - VBL · Versión Biblia LibreEspañol
Responder antes de escuchar es ignorancia y vergüenza.
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In other languages: Português (Provérbios 18:13) · Español (Proverbios 18:13)
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