13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame to 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 a high wall in his own conceit.

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

13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame to 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 King James Version of the Holy Bible

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

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 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.