Proverbs 18:17

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

Translations

He who states his case first seems right, until his rival comes and cross-examines him.

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

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.

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

The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.

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

Justo parece el primero que defiende su causa
hasta que otro viene y lo examina.

The first speech in a court case is always convincing—
until the cross-examination starts!

The first to plead his case {seems} right, {Until} another comes and examines him.

Justo parece el primero que defiende su causa
Hasta que otro viene y lo examina.

He who pleads his cause first seems right; Until another comes and questions him.

Righteous [is] the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.

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