When his master heard the words that his wife spoke to him, saying, “This is the way your servant treated me,” he became enraged.
Proverbs 18:17 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 The one who first states a case seems right, until the other comes and cross-examines. Flere versionerKing 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. |
When his master heard the words that his wife spoke to him, saying, “This is the way your servant treated me,” he became enraged.
Casting the lot puts an end to disputes and decides between powerful contenders.