Proverbs 18:2,9,13,17
Proverbs 18:2 The Message (MSG)
Fools care nothing for thoughtful discourse; all they do is run off at the mouth.
Proverbs 18:9 The Message (MSG)
Slack habits and sloppy work are as bad as vandalism.
Proverbs 18:13 The Message (MSG)
Answering before listening is both stupid and rude.
Proverbs 18:17 The Message (MSG)
The first speech in a court case is always convincing— until the cross-examination starts!
Proverbs 18:2 King James Version (KJV)
A fool hath no delight in understanding, But that his heart may discover itself.
Proverbs 18:9 King James Version (KJV)
He also that is slothful in his work Is brother to him that is a great waster.
Proverbs 18:13 King James Version (KJV)
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, It is folly and shame unto him.
Proverbs 18:17 King James Version (KJV)
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; But his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
Proverbs 18:2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind.
Proverbs 18:9 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He also who is slack in his work Is brother to him who destroys.
Proverbs 18:13 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him.
Proverbs 18:17 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The first to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and examines him.
Proverbs 18:2 New Century Version (NCV)
Fools do not want to understand anything. They only want to tell others what they think.
Proverbs 18:9 New Century Version (NCV)
A person who doesn’t work hard is just like someone who destroys things.
Proverbs 18:13 New Century Version (NCV)
Anyone who answers without listening is foolish and confused.
Proverbs 18:17 New Century Version (NCV)
The person who tells one side of a story seems right, until someone else comes and asks questions.
Proverbs 18:2 American Standard Version (ASV)
A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.
Proverbs 18:9 American Standard Version (ASV)
He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.
Proverbs 18:13 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
Proverbs 18:17 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
Proverbs 18:2 New International Version (NIV)
Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.
Proverbs 18:9 New International Version (NIV)
One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys.
Proverbs 18:13 New International Version (NIV)
To answer before listening— that is folly and shame.
Proverbs 18:17 New International Version (NIV)
In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines.
Proverbs 18:2 New King James Version (NKJV)
A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart.
Proverbs 18:9 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who is slothful in his work Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer.
Proverbs 18:13 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who answers a matter before he hears it, It is folly and shame to him.
Proverbs 18:17 New King James Version (NKJV)
The first one to plead his cause seems right, Until his neighbor comes and examines him.
Proverbs 18:2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A [closed-minded] fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his personal opinions [unwittingly displaying his self-indulgence and his stupidity].
Proverbs 18:9 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who is careless in his work Is a brother to him who destroys.
Proverbs 18:13 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who answers before he hears [the facts]— It is folly and shame to him. [John 7:51]
Proverbs 18:17 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The first one to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and cross-examines him.
Proverbs 18:2 New Living Translation (NLT)
Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions.
Proverbs 18:9 New Living Translation (NLT)
A lazy person is as bad as someone who destroys things.
Proverbs 18:13 New Living Translation (NLT)
Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish.
Proverbs 18:17 New Living Translation (NLT)
The first to speak in court sounds right— until the cross-examination begins.
Proverbs 18:2 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Senseless people find no pleasure in acquiring true wisdom, for all they want to do is impress you with what they know.
Proverbs 18:9 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The one who is too lazy to look for work is the same one who wastes his life away.
Proverbs 18:13 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Listen before you speak, for to speak before you’ve heard the facts will bring humiliation.
Proverbs 18:17 The Passion Translation (TPT)
There are two sides to every story. The first one to speak sounds true until you hear the other side and they set the record straight.
Proverbs 18:2 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
Proverbs 18:9 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys.
Proverbs 18:13 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.