New International Version
In 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.

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