13 If one gives an answer (A)before he hears, it is his folly and shame.
13 If one gives answer before hearing, it is folly and shame.(A)
17 The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.
17 The one who first states a case seems right, until the other comes and cross-examines.
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