Bible verse
He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
Proverbs 18:13 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 18.
9 Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.
10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
11 A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.
12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
13 He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
14 The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
16 A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
17 The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
KJV
He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it], it [is] folly and shame unto him.
ASV
He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
ERV
He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
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