Proverbs 18

I know that I am guilty of this shame. I have seen others commit the same foolish act. But I find little comfort in knowing that we all grow impatient and presumptuious when we deal with other people. The foolishness is explained in verse 13; to give an answer before the entire question is heard. I can recall the cases when I caught myself with the realization that the answer I gave was more than just wrong. It was the answer to the question that WASN'T asked. No wonder it makes the answerer look foolish; they are foolish. The lesson I learned is to wait before giving an answer. Make sure the question is understood. I know there are times when the answer came to mind hours, and even days, after the question was asked. I think I need to leave the door open to answer those questions at a later time.
It took me about 3 minutes to read this chapter.
Stuart