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Proverbs 18:13

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11 A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.

12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.

He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him.

14 The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?

15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.

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BSB
He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him.
KJV
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
WEB
He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
ASV
He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
DARBY
He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
BLB
The one returning a word before he hears, it [is] folly to him and disgrace.
ÅB
Når en svarer før han hører, da blir det til dårskap og skam for ham.
OTB
Å svare før man lytter er dårskap og bringer skam.
B1930
Når en svarer før han hører, da blir det til dårskap og skam for ham.

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