Proverbs 18:17 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

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

More versions

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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁷ 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 pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spake unto him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled.

Proverbs 18:13

He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.

Proverbs 18:16

A man's gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.

Proverbs 18:18

The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.