Proverbs 18:13

13 To give an answer before hearing is a foolish thing and a cause of shame.

Proverbs 18:13 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 18:13

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 precipitate, and returns an answer at once, without weighing and considering, and thoroughly understanding, what is said: it [is] folly and shame unto him;
his answer must be a foolish one, and bring shame and confusion upon him; men should be "swift to hear", and "slow to speak", ( James 1:9 ) .

Proverbs 18:13 In-Context

11 The property of a man of wealth is his strong town, and it is as a high wall in the thoughts of his heart.

12 Before destruction the heart of man is full of pride, and before honour goes a gentle spirit.

13 To give an answer before hearing is a foolish thing and a cause of shame.

14 The spirit of a man will be his support when he is ill; but how may a broken spirit be lifted up?

15 The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.