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

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13 Spouting off before listening to the facts
    is both shameful and foolish.

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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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17 The first to speak in court sounds right—
    until the cross-examination begins.

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