Proverbs 18:13

He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame vnto him.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
- American Standard Version (1901)

To give an answer before hearing is a foolish thing and a cause of shame.
- Basic English Bible

He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
- Darby Bible

He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame to him.
- Webster's Bible

He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
- World English Bible

Whoso is answering a matter before he heareth, Folly it is to him and shame.
- Youngs Literal Bible

He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and confusion unto him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 18:13

18:14 Sustain - Will easily support him under any outward troubles. Wounded - Dejected with the sense of its own guilt and misery.