He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He that answereth a matter before he heareth it...—Compare Sirach 11:8.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

He that answers a matter before he hears [it] Who is impatient, and cannot wait to hear it out, but breaks in upon the sp…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Eagerness, with self-conceit, will expose to shame.

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