17He that pleadeth his cause first'seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
17He that pleadeth his cause first'seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?
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 pleadeth his cause first'seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
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'such contentions are like the bars of a castle.
18:17[He that is] first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18:17The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him.
18:17The just is first accuser of himself: his friend cometh, and shall search him.
18:17He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18:17He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out.
18:17He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him.
18:17He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.
18:17Righteous is the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.
18:17He that is first in his own cause seems just; but his neighbor comes and searches him.