English Standard Version
If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.

New American Standard Bible
He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him.

King James Bible
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The one who gives an answer before he listens-- this is foolishness and disgrace for him.

International Standard Version
Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.

NET Bible
The one who gives an answer before he listens--that is his folly and his shame.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
He that gives an answer before he hears is a fool, and is brought to shame.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Whoever gives an answer before he listens is stupid and shameful.

King James 2000 Bible
He that answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame unto him.

American King James Version
He that answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him.

American Standard Version
He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.

Douay-Rheims Bible
He that answereth before he heareth sheweth himself to be a fool, and worthy of confusion.

Darby Bible Translation
He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.

English Revised Version
He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.

Webster's Bible Translation
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame to him.

World English Bible
He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is answering a matter before he heareth, Folly it is to him and shame.