Proverbs 18:13

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 18:13

BSB

He who answers a matter before he hears it-this is folly and disgrace to him.

AKJV

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

CPDV

Whoever responds before he listens, demonstrates himself to be foolish and deserving of confusion.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

He turning back the word before he shall hear it, is folly and shame to him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 18:13

HethatanswerethH7725VerbamatterH1697Noun MasculinebeforehehearethH8085ititisfollyH200Noun FeminineandshameH3639Noun Feminineuntohim

Commentary for Proverbs 18:13

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 18:13

Summary

Responding without listening brings disgrace.

Event

Hasty response causes shame

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC