Proverbs 18:13-15 - Compare All Versions

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To answer before listening— that is folly and shame. The human spirit can endure in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear? The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.

If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame. A man’s spirit will endure sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear? An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish. The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit? Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge.

The one who gives an answer before he listens — this is foolishness and disgrace for him.  A person’s spirit can endure sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?  The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it.

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.

He who answers a matter before he hears it, It is folly and shame to him. The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, But who can bear a broken spirit? The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

Answering before listening is both stupid and rude. A healthy spirit conquers adversity, but what can you do when the spirit is crushed? Wise men and women are always learning, always listening for fresh insights.

One who gives an answer before he hears, It is foolishness and shame to him. The spirit of a person can endure his sickness, But as for a broken spirit, who can endure it? The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

He who answers before he hears [the facts]— It is folly and shame to him. [John 7:51] The spirit of a man sustains him in sickness, But as for a broken spirit, who can bear it? The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.

The one who gives an answer before he listens – that is his folly and his shame. A person’s spirit sustains him through sickness – but who can bear a crushed spirit? The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.