Proverbs 18:17 - Hebrew Names version (HNV)

¹⁷ He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁷ He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; But his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁷ He who states his case first seems right, until his rival comes and cross-examines him.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁷ He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.

Common English Bible

¹⁷ The first person to testify seems innocent, until the other comes and cross-examines him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁷ The just is the first accuser of himself; his friend arrives and shall investigate him.

Proverbs 18:17 Cross References

Genesis 39:19

It happened, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spoke to him, saying, *This is what your servant did to me,* that his wrath was kindled.

Proverbs 18:13

He who gives answer before he hears, that 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 keeps strong ones apart.