He who answers a matter before he hears it--this is folly and disgrace to him.
Cross References
John 7:51"Does our law convict a man without first hearing from him to determine what he has done?"
Proverbs 20:25It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows.
Treasury of Scripture
He that answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him.
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Deuteronomy 13:14
Then shalt thou inquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought among you;
2 Samuel 16:4
Then said the king to Ziba, Behold, thine are all that pertained unto Mephibosheth. And Ziba said, I humbly beseech thee that I may find grace in thy sight, my lord, O king.
2 Samuel 19:24-30
And Mephibosheth the son of Saul came down to meet the king, and had neither dressed his feet, nor trimmed his beard, nor washed his clothes, from the day the king departed until the day he came again in peace…
answereth a matter; returneth a word.
