Proverbs 18:17 “The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-…”

Proverbs 18:17

The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

He who pleads his cause first seems right— until another comes and questions him.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

He that is first in his owne cause, is iust: then commeth his neighbour, and maketh inquirie of him.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

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.

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Cross references

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

Proverbs 18:13 Acts 24:5 Acts 24:6 Acts 24:12 Acts 24:13 2 Samuel 19:24–27

Proverbs 18:13 · BSB

He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him.

Acts 24:5 · BSB

We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,

Acts 24:6 · BSB

and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him.

Acts 24:12 · BSB

Yet my accusers did not find me debating with anyone in the temple or riling up a crowd in the synagogues or in the city.

Acts 24:13 · BSB

Nor can they prove to you any of their charges against me.

2 Samuel 19:24–27 · BSB

Then Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, went down to meet the king. He had not cared for his feet or trimmed his mustache or washed his clothes from the day the king had left until the day he returned safely.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

16A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.

18Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents.

Read Proverbs 18