Giving an Answer Before He Hears (Notes on Proverbs)

My Son, Hear My Words: Notes on Proverbs

The following is an excerpt from the book, My Son, Hear My Words: Notes on Proverbs.

He who gives an answer before he hears, it is folly and shame to him” (18:13). James wrote, “But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger” (James 1:19). It is easy to jump to conclusions before understanding a matter. When we do this, we inevitably say things that are incorrect and unwise. Therefore, the wise man will wait to speak and pass judgment on a matter until after he knows the whole picture. A few verses after this, Solomon says, “The first to plead his case seems right, until another comes and examines him” (18:17). If we speak without a complete understanding of the facts, we may find ourselves to have made an error in judgment, thus bringing “folly and shame” to ourselves.

You can read more comments on the book of Proverbs in My Son, Hear My Words: Notes on Proverbs. Follow the link to learn more about the book and purchase your copy today!