Proverbs 18:13
He who gives answer before he sh'ma ·hears obeys·, 2 that is folly and shame to him. 1
One Unity Resource Bible
In The King James Version
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
In Context
12Before destruction the heart of man is proud, 2 but before kavod ·weighty glory· is humility. 1
14A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, 2 but a crushed spirit, who can bear? 1
Cross References
Deuteronomy 13:14+ 13:14. Deut 13:14 (Deut 13:12-15, 13:12-18) [Heb Bible Deut 13:15 (Deut 13:13-16, 13:13-19)] (#9.566): T. To investigate thoroughly the report an abomination of worship of the deities of others / R. To examine and interrogate witnesses thoroughly T. Note: This describes how to deal with rumors then you shall inquire, and make search, and ask diligently. Behold, if it is true, and the thing certain, that such detestable things are being done among you,
John 7:51“Our Torah ·Teaching· does not condemn a man, does it, until after hearing from him personally and finding out what he’s doing?”
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 18:13
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. Note, 1. Pride is the presage of ruin, and ruin will at last be the punishment of pride; for before destruction men are commonly so infatuated by the just judgment of God that they are more haughty than ever, that their ruin may be the sorer and the more surprising. Of, if that do not always hold, yet after the heart has been lifted up with pride, a fall comes, ch. xvi. 18 . 2. Humility is the presage of honour and prepares men for… Read the whole commentary →