Proverbs 18:17
“He that is first in his owne cause, seemeth iust; but his neighbour commeth and searcheth him.”
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Proverbs 18:17 Context
15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the eare of the wise seeketh knowledge. 16A mans gift maketh roome for him, & bringeth him before great men. 17He that is first in his owne cause, seemeth iust; but his neighbour commeth and searcheth him. 18The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth betweene the mighty. 19A brother offended is harder to be wonne then a strong citie: and their contentions are like the barres of a castle.
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[He that is] first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
- King James Version
The first to plead his case {seems} right, {Until} another comes and examines him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that pleadeth his cause first `seemeth' just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The man who first puts his cause before the judge seems to be in the right; but then his neighbour comes and puts his cause in its true light.
- Basic English Bible
He that is first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
- Darby Bible
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him.
- Webster's Bible
He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.
- World English Bible
Righteous [is] the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible