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Proverbs 18:13
He that answereth a matter before hee heare it, it is folly and shame vnto him.
Proverbs 18:13 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 18:13 in other translations
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him.
He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
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In context
10 The Name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth vnto it, and is exalted.
11 The rich mans riches are his strong citie: and as an hie wall in his imagination.
12 Before destruction the heart of a man is hautie, and before glory goeth lowlines.
13 He that answereth a matter before hee heare it, it is folly and shame vnto him.
14 The spirit of a man will susteine his infirmitie: but a wounded spirit who can beare it?
15 A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the eare of the wise seeketh learning.
16 A mans gift enlargeth him, and leadeth him before great men.
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