Proverbs 18:13
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it,.... Who is impatient, and cannot wait to hear it out, but breaks in upon the speaker before he has finished what he has to say; or is rash and…
Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Matthew Henry
See here how men often expose themselves by that very thing by which they hope to gain applause. 1. Some take a pride in being quick. They answer a matter before they hear it, hear it out, nay, as…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
answereth a matter Rather, giveth answer, R.V. "Heb. returneth a word," A.V. marg. Compare:
"Answer not before thou hast heard;
And interrupt not in the midst of speech." Sir 11:8.
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