Proverbs 18:13

Lexham English Bible

¹³He who returns a word before he will hear,
folly itself belongs to him as well as^[a] shame.

Proverbs 18:13

International Standard Version

¹³Whoever answers before listening
is both foolish and shameful.

¹³To answer before listening—
that is folly and shame.^(A)

¹⁷The first in his dispute is deemed righteous,
but his neighbor will come and examine him.

¹⁷The first to put forth his case seems right,
until someone else steps forward and cross-examines him.

¹⁷In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right,
until someone comes forward and cross-examines.

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