Verse Comparison: Proverbs 18:13
American Standard Version
He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
Amplified® Bible
He who answers a matter before he hears the facts--it is folly and shame to him.
Contemporary English Version
It's stupid and embarrassing to give an answer before you listen.
Darby English Version
He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
Good News Bible
Listen before you answer. If you don't, you are being stupid and insulting.
King James Version
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
New American Standard Bible
He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him.
New International Version
He who answers before listening—
that is his folly and his shame.
New King James Version
He who answers a matter before he hears it,
It is folly and shame to him.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who gives an answer before he hears, It becomes folly and shame to him.
Revised Standard Version
If one gives answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is answering a matter before he heareth, Folly it is to him and shame.
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