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13 He who (A)responds with a word before he hears,
It is folly and shame to him.

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13 The one who gives an answer before he listens—
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.(A)

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

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17 The first [a]to plead his case seems right,
Until [b]another comes and examines him.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 18:17 Lit in his plea
  2. Proverbs 18:17 Lit his neighbor

17 The first to state his case seems right
until another comes and cross-examines him.(A)

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

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