Proverbs 18:17
King James Version (KJV)
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
Translations
Proverbs 18:17 - Amplified Bible
He who states his case first seems right, until his rival comes and cross-examines him.
Proverbs 18:17 - American Standard Version
He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
Proverbs 18:17 - 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.
Proverbs 18:17 - Darby Bible
He that is first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
Proverbs 18:17 - English Standard Version
The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.
Proverbs 18:17 - King James Version
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
Proverbs 18:17 - La Biblia de las Americas
Justo parece el primero que defiende su causa
hasta que otro viene y lo examina.
Proverbs 18:17 - The Message
The first speech in a court case is always convincing—
until the cross-examination starts!
Proverbs 18:17 - New American Standard Bible
The first to plead his case {seems} right, {Until} another comes and examines him.
Proverbs 18:17 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy
Justo parece el primero que defiende su causa
Hasta que otro viene y lo examina.
Proverbs 18:17 - World English Bible
He who pleads his cause first seems right; Until another comes and questions him.
Proverbs 18:17 - Young's Living Translation
Righteous [is] the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.
Proverbs 18:17 - Additional Comments
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