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Proverbs 18:13

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

Proverbs 18:13 · WEB · World English Bible

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Proverbs 18:12–15

Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility. He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him. A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear? The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

Translation: WEB (World English Bible) · Dataset edition/version: engwebp-source-2026-09-12

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Selected passage: Proverbs 18:13
Book: Proverbs
Chapter: 18
Included verses: 13
Translation: World English Bible (WEB), updated edition · engwebp
Text language: English
Surrounding verses on this page: Proverbs 18:12–15
Dataset edition identifier: engwebp-source-2026-09-12

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