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Proverbs 18:17
Righteous is he that is first in his own cause, then cometh his neighbour, and thoroughly searcheth him.
Proverbs 18:17 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 18:17 in other translations
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
He who pleads his cause first seems right— until another comes and questions him.
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In context
14 The spirit of a man, sustaineth his sickness, but, a dejected spirit, who can bear it?
15 the heart of the intelligent, acquireth knowledge, yea, the ear of the wise, seeketh knowledge.
16 The gift of a man, maketh room for him, and, before great men, setteth him down.
17 Righteous is he that is first in his own cause, then cometh his neighbour, and thoroughly searcheth him.
18 The lot causeth, contentions, to cease, and, the mighty, it parteth.
19 A brother estranged, [is worse] than a strong city,—and, contentions, are as the bar of a citadel.
20 Of the fruit of a man’s mouth, shall his inmost mind be satisfied, with the product of his lips, shall he be satisfied.
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