Proverbs 18:13-15

New International Reader's Version

¹³To answer before listening
is foolish and shameful.

¹⁴A cheerful spirit gives strength even during sickness.
But you can’t keep going if you have a broken spirit.

¹⁵Those whose hearts understand what is right get knowledge.
That’s because the ears of those who are wise listen for it.

Proverbs 18:13-15

New International Version

¹³To answer before listening—
that is folly and shame.^(A)

¹⁴The human spirit can endure in sickness,
but a crushed spirit who can bear?^(B)

¹⁵The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,^(C)
for the ears of the wise seek it out.

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