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To answer before listening— that is folly and shame.
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American Standard Version
He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
Christian Standard Bible
The one who gives an answer before he listens — this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
English Standard Version
If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.
King James Version
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it , it is folly and shame unto him.
New American Standard Bible
One who gives an answer before he hears, It is foolishness and shame to him.
New King James Version
He who answers a matter before he hears it, It is folly and shame to him.
New Living Translation
Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish.
World English Bible
He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.