King James Bible
KJVHe that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 18:13
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 18:13 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that answereth before he heareth sheweth himself to be a fool, and worthy of confusion. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame to him. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Whoso is answering a matter before he heareth, Folly it is to him and shame. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that answereth before he heareth sheweth himself to be a fool, and worthy of confusion.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame to him.
World English Bible
WEBHe who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is answering a matter before he heareth, Folly it is to him and shame.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him.
King James Bible
KJVHe that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that answereth before he heareth sheweth himself to be a fool, and worthy of confusion.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame to him.
World English Bible
WEBHe who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is answering a matter before he heareth, Folly it is to him and shame.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him.