17The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him.


In Context

14 A man's spirit sustains him in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?

15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out.

16 A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the great.

17 The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him.

18 Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart.

19 An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.

Proverbs 18:17 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

18:17[He that is] first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

18:17The just is first accuser of himself: his friend cometh, and shall search him.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

18:17He that pleadeth his cause first'seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:17He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

18:17He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:17He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:17He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

18:17Righteous is the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

18:17He that is first in his own cause seems just; but his neighbor comes and searches him.