Proverbs 18:17

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 18:17

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

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KJV

King James Version

[He that is] first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

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WEB

World English Bible

He who pleads his cause first seems right— until another comes and questions him.

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ASV

American Standard Version

He that pleadeth his cause first [seemeth] just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 18

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.

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