Proverbs 18:13
World English Bible (WEB)
He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
In context
11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.
12 Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.
13 He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
14 A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?
15 The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 18:13 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
- KJV King James Version
- He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Whoso is answering a matter before he heareth, Folly it is to him and shame.
- DBY Darby Translation
- He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He that answereth a matter before he heareth it , it is folly and shame to him.