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He who gives answer before he hears, That is folly and shame to him.
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The Wisdom of Patient Listening
Commentators explain that this verse is a practical warning against impatience and rashness. John Gill notes that the person who answers before fully hearing a matter will give a foolish response, leading to personal shame and confusion. This principle is echoed in the New Testament's instruction to be 'swift to hear, slow to speak' (James 1:19), highlighting that patient listening is a key component of wisdom.
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19th Century
Anglican
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it...—Compare Sirach 11:8.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
Presbyterian
Eagerness, with self-conceit, will expose to shame.
