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Proverbs 18:13-15
EasyEnglish Bible
Proverbs 18:13-15
EasyEnglish Bible
13 Listen carefully before you answer.
If you answer too quickly, you will be ashamed like a fool.
14 When someone is ill, his spirit will keep him strong.
But if his spirit has lost hope, he cannot stay strong.
15 Wise people are always learning something new.
Proverbs 18:13-15
New King James Version
Proverbs 18:13-15
New King James Version
13 He who answers a matter before he hears it,
It is folly and shame to him.
14 The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness,
But who can bear a broken spirit?
15 The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 18:13-15
King James Version
Proverbs 18:13-15
King James Version
13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
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Proverbs 18:13-15
New International Version
Proverbs 18:13-15
New International Version
13 To answer before listening—
that is folly and shame.(A)
14 The human spirit can endure in sickness,
but a crushed spirit who can bear?(B)
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,(C)
for the ears of the wise seek it out.
Proverbs 18:13-15
English Standard Version
Proverbs 18:13-15
English Standard Version
13 If one gives an answer (A)before he hears,
it is his folly and shame.
14 A man's spirit will endure sickness,
but (B)a crushed spirit who can bear?
15 An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
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