13 He who answers a matter before he hears it,
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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17 The first one to plead his cause seems right,
Until his neighbor comes and examines him.

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

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