Proverbs 18:17
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New International Version (©1984)
The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
The first to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and examines him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
The first to state his case seems right [until] his neighbor comes to cross-examine him.

King James Bible
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

American King James Version
He that is first in his own cause seems just; but his neighbor comes and searches him.

American Standard Version
He that pleadeth his cause first'seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.

Bible in Basic English
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.

Douay-Rheims Bible
The just is first accuser of himself: his friend cometh, and shall search him.

Darby Bible Translation
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

English Revised Version
He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out.

Webster's Bible Translation
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him.

World English Bible
He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.

Young's Literal Translation
Righteous is the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.

Geneva Study Bible

{k} He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

(k) He who speaks first, is best heard from the wicked judge, but when his adversary enquires out the matter it turns to his shame.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

17. One-sided statements are not reliable.

searcheth-thoroughly (Pr 17:9, 19).

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

18:17. It is well to listen to our enemies, that we may form a better judgment of ourselves. 18. It was customary sometimes to refer matters to God, by casting lots, with solemn prayer. The profaning the lot, by using it in matters of diversion, or coveting what belongs to others, forms an objection to this now.


Proverbs 18:16 A man's gift makes room for him And brings him before great men.
Proverbs 18:18 The cast lot puts an end to strife And decides between the mighty ones. (NASB ©1995)

Case Cause Examines First Forward Judge Light Neighbor Neighbour Plead Pleadeth Pleads Present Puts Questions Right Righteous Searched Searcheth Seemeth Seems States True.


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

18:13 2Sa 16:1-3 19:24-27 Ac 24:5,6,12,13

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