He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.Proverbs 18:13 · KJV · King James Version
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Proverbs 18:12–15
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Translation: KJV (King James Version) · Dataset edition/version: eng-kjv-source-2026-08-19
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