Bible in Basic English
"To give an answer before hearing is a foolish thing and a cause of shame."
— Proverbs 18:13, Bible in Basic English
“He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.”
“He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.”
“The one who gives an answer before he listens– that is his folly and his shame.”
“He that answereth before he heareth, sheweth himself to be a fool, and worthy of confusion.”
“He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.”
The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the upright man running into it is safe.
The property of a man of wealth is his strong town, and it is as a high wall in the thoughts of his heart.
Before destruction the heart of man is full of pride, and before honour goes a gentle spirit.
To give an answer before hearing is a foolish thing and a cause of shame.
The spirit of a man will be his support when he is ill; but how may a broken spirit be lifted up?
The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.
A man's offering makes room for him, letting him come before great men.