Proverbs 18:17 - The Scriptures 2009

The first to state his own case, seems right, Until another comes and examines him.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

He who states his case first seems right, until his rival comes and cross-examines him.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

The first person to testify seems innocent, until the other comes and cross-examines him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

The just is the first accuser of himself; his friend arrives and shall investigate him.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

The just is first accuser of himself: his friend cometh, and shall search him.

Proverbs 18:17 Cross References

Genesis 39:19

And it came to be, when his master heard the words which his wife spoke to him, saying, “Your servant did to me according to these words,” that his displeasure burned.

Proverbs 18:13

He who answers a matter before he hears it, It is folly and shame to him.

Proverbs 18:16

A man’s gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.

Proverbs 18:18

The lot settles disputes, And separates between the mighty.