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Proverbs 18:17

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17The first to state his case seems right

until another comes and cross-examines him.b

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Cross references

  1. b1Kg 3:16–28

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

The one who states his case first seems right,

until the other comes and examines him.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right,

until someone comes forward and cross-examines.

NLTNew Living Translation

The first to speak in court sounds right—

until the cross-examination begins.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

The first in his dispute is deemed righteous,

but his neighbor will come and examine him.

KJV 1900King James Version

He that is first in his own cause seemeth just;

But his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.