Proverbs 18:17
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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.
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.
Hebrew words
Word by word from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0. Hebrew reads right to left.
Related verses
- Proverbs 18:13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him.
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