Proverbs 18:13
What does Proverbs 18:13 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 18:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949To give an answer before hearing is a foolish thing and a cause of shame.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Whoso is answering a matter before he heareth, Folly it is to him and shame.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that answereth before he heareth, sheweth himself to be a fool, and worthy of confusion.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 13:14
then shalt thou inquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in the midst of thee,
- Job 29:16
I was a father to the needy: And the cause of him that I knew not I searched out.
- John 7:51
Doth our law judge a man, except it first hear from himself and know what he doeth?
- Proverbs 20:25
It is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is holy, And after vows to make inquiry.
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