Proverbs 18:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 18:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 18:13 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. answereth...: Heb. returneth a word" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 18:13 — KJV
“He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. answereth...: Heb. returneth a word”
— Proverbs 18:13 (KJV)
Proverbs 18:13 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 18:13
“And let these my words, wherewith I have made supplication before the LORD, be nigh unto the LORD our God day and night, that he maintain the cause of his servant, and the cause of his people Israel at all times, as the matter shall require: at all...: Heb. the thing of a day in his day”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 18:13: matter, before, heb
“And it come to pass, when he heareth the words of this curse, that he bless himself in his heart, saying, I shall have peace, though I walk in the imagination of mine heart, to add drunkenness to thirst: imagination: or, stubbornness drunkenness...: Heb. the drunken to the thirsty”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 18:13: heareth, heb, word
“There was not a word of all that Moses commanded, which Joshua read not before all the congregation of Israel, with the women, and the little ones, and the strangers that were conversant among them. were...: Heb. walked”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 18:13: before, heb, word
“Behold, here is my daughter a maiden, and his concubine; them I will bring out now, and humble ye them, and do with them what seemeth good unto you: but unto this man do not so vile a thing. so vile...: Heb. the matter of this folly”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 18:13: matter, folly, heb
“And as they were going down to the end of the city, Samuel said to Saul, Bid the servant pass on before us, (and he passed on,) but stand thou still a while, that I may shew thee the word of God. a while: Heb. to day”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 18:13: before, heb, word
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