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A man raises an open hand across a table while a woman continues speaking with her palm up. — Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible.

Proverbs 18:13

Answering Before Hearing

The Power of Words and the Friend Who Stays · Proverbs 18

Story guide: A speaker interrupts with an eager raised palm while the other adult still has more to say.

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13When a man answers a matter before hearing it, it is folly and shame to him.

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