Proverbs 18:13 “He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace…”

Proverbs 18:13

He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

World English Bible

He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

American Standard Version

He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.

Geneva Bible 1599

He that answereth a matter before hee heare it, it is folly and shame vnto him.

Darby Translation

He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.

Young's Literal Translation

Whoso is answering a matter before he heareth, Folly it is to him and shame.

Bible in Basic English

To give an answer before hearing is a foolish thing and a cause of shame.

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Cross references

“that”

John 7:51 Deuteronomy 13:14 Job 29:16 Esther 8:5–17 2 Samuel 16:4 2 Samuel 19:24–30

John 7:51 · BSB

“Does our law convict a man without first hearing from him to determine what he has done?”

Deuteronomy 13:14 · BSB

then you must inquire, investigate, and interrogate thoroughly. And if it is established with certainty that this abomination has been committed among you,

Job 29:16 · BSB

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

Esther 8:5–17 · BSB

“If it pleases the king,” she said, “and if I have found favor in his sight, and the matter seems proper to the king, and I am pleasing in his sight, may an order be written to revoke the letters that the scheming Haman…

2 Samuel 16:4 · BSB

So the king said to Ziba, “All that belongs to Mephibosheth is now yours!” “I humbly bow before you,” said Ziba. “May I find favor in your eyes, my lord the king!”

2 Samuel 19:24–30 · BSB

Then Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, went down to meet the king. He had not cared for his feet or trimmed his mustache or washed his clothes from the day the king had left until the day he returned safely.

Also

Proverbs 20:25

Proverbs 20:25 · BSB

It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

12Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.

14The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?

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