13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.


In Context

10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.

12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

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

14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

Proverbs 18:13 in Other Translations

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

18:13He who answers before listening- that is his folly and his shame.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

18:13He that answereth before he heareth sheweth himself to be a fool, and worthy of confusion.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

18:13He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:13He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

18:13He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame to him.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:13He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

18:13Whoso is answering a matter before he heareth, Folly it is to him and shame.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

18:13He that answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him.