Proverbs 18:17
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
In context
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
16 A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
17 The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
18 Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents.
19 An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.
Proverbs 18:17 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
- KJV King James Version
- He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
- WEB World English Bible
- He who pleads his cause first seems right— until another comes and questions him.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Righteous [is] the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.
- DBY Darby Translation
- He that is first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him.