Verse (Click for Chapter) New International VersionIn a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines. English Standard Version The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him. Berean Study Bible The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him. King James Bible He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. New American Standard Bible The first to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and examines him. American Standard Version He that pleadeth his cause first'seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out. Darby Bible Translation He that is first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. Douay-Rheims Bible The just is first accuser of himself: his friend cometh, and shall search him. English Revised Version He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out. Young's Literal Translation Righteous is the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him. Links Proverbs 18:17 Bible HubProverbs 18:17 Bible Apps Proverbs 18:17 Open Bible |