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If one gives an answer 1before he hears, it is his folly and shame.
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A man's spirit will endure sickness, but 2a crushed spirit who can bear?
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An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
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A man's 3gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.
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The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.
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4The lot puts an end to quarrels and decides between powerful contenders.
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A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
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5From the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.
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6Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
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The poor use entreaties, but 11the rich answer roughly.
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A man of many companions may come to ruin, but 12there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Almeida Atualizada (Portuguese) AA
Provérbios 18:13
Responder antes de ouvir, é estultícia e vergonha.
King James Version KJV
New King James Version NKJV
Proverbs 18:13
He who answers a matter before he hears it, It is folly and shame to him.
Nova Versão Internacional NVIP
Provérbios 18:13
Quem responde antes de ouvircomete insensatez e passa vergonha.
The English Standard Version is published with the permission of Good News Publishers.
(English Standard Version - The Holy Bible Online)