NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon He that answerethshuwb (shoob) to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively a matter dabar (daw-baw') a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause before he heareth shama` (shaw-mah') to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.) it it is folly 'ivveleth (iv-veh'-leth) silliness -- folly, foolishly(-ness). and shame klimmah (kel-im-maw') disgrace -- confusion, dishonour, reproach, shame. unto him Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him. King James Bible He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. Holman Christian Standard Bible The one who gives an answer before he listens-- this is foolishness and disgrace for him. International Standard Version Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful. NET Bible The one who gives an answer before he listens--that is his folly and his shame. Aramaic Bible in Plain English He that gives an answer before he hears is a fool, and is brought to shame. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whoever gives an answer before he listens is stupid and shameful. King James 2000 Bible He that answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame unto him. Links Proverbs 18:13Proverbs 18:13 NIV Proverbs 18:13 NLT Proverbs 18:13 ESV Proverbs 18:13 NASB Proverbs 18:13 KJV |