Proverbs 18:13,15,17
Proverbs 18:13 The Message (MSG)
Answering before listening is both stupid and rude.
Proverbs 18:15 The Message (MSG)
Wise men and women are always learning, always listening for fresh insights.
Proverbs 18:17 The Message (MSG)
The first speech in a court case is always convincing— until the cross-examination starts!
Proverbs 18:13 King James Version (KJV)
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, It is folly and shame unto him.
Proverbs 18:15 King James Version (KJV)
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Proverbs 18:17 King James Version (KJV)
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; But his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
Proverbs 18:13 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him.
Proverbs 18:15 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 18:17 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The first to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and examines him.
Proverbs 18:13 New Century Version (NCV)
Anyone who answers without listening is foolish and confused.
Proverbs 18:15 New Century Version (NCV)
The mind of a person with understanding gets knowledge; the wise person listens to learn more.
Proverbs 18:17 New Century Version (NCV)
The person who tells one side of a story seems right, until someone else comes and asks questions.
Proverbs 18:13 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
Proverbs 18:15 American Standard Version (ASV)
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Proverbs 18:17 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
Proverbs 18:13 New International Version (NIV)
To answer before listening— that is folly and shame.
Proverbs 18:15 New International Version (NIV)
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.
Proverbs 18:17 New International Version (NIV)
In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines.
Proverbs 18:13 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who answers a matter before he hears it, It is folly and shame to him.
Proverbs 18:15 New King James Version (NKJV)
The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 18:17 New King James Version (NKJV)
The first one to plead his cause seems right, Until his neighbor comes and examines him.
Proverbs 18:13 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who answers before he hears [the facts]— It is folly and shame to him. [John 7:51]
Proverbs 18:15 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 18:17 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The first one to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and cross-examines him.
Proverbs 18:13 New Living Translation (NLT)
Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish.
Proverbs 18:15 New Living Translation (NLT)
Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge.
Proverbs 18:17 New Living Translation (NLT)
The first to speak in court sounds right— until the cross-examination begins.
Proverbs 18:13 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Listen before you speak, for to speak before you’ve heard the facts will bring humiliation.
Proverbs 18:15 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The spiritually hungry are always ready to learn more, for their hearts are eager to discover new truths.
Proverbs 18:17 The Passion Translation (TPT)
There are two sides to every story. The first one to speak sounds true until you hear the other side and they set the record straight.
Proverbs 18:13 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.