13 One who (A)gives an answer before he hears,
It is foolishness and shame to him.

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13 He who answers a matter before he hears it,
It is folly and shame to him.

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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 one to plead his cause seems right,
Until his neighbor comes and examines him.

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