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

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13 He who answers before he hears,
    that is folly and shame to him.

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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 He who pleads his cause first seems right;
    until another comes and questions him.

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