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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 18, Verse 13

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Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour [is] humility.
King James Version
He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it], it [is] folly and shame unto him.
American Standard Version
He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
New English Translation
The one who gives an answer before he listens– that is his folly and his shame.
World English Bible
He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
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The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
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The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
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A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
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[He that is] first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
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The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
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A brother offended [is harder to be won] than a strong city: and [their] contentions [are] like the bars of a castle.
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A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; [and] with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
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Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
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[Whoso] findeth a wife findeth a good [thing], and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
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The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.