King James Version
Proverbs 18:13 in the King James Version says “He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. answereth: Heb. returneth a word” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 18 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. answereth: Heb. returneth a word”
Proverbs 18:13 · KJV
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. answereth: Heb. returneth a word
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“He that answereth”
H7725to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
“a matter”
H1697a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
“before he heareth”
H8085to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
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