Proverbs 18:17
King James Version (KJV)
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
In context
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16 A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
Proverbs 18:17 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines 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.