Proverbs 18:17

A Conservative Version

He who pleads his case first [seems] just, but his neighbor comes and searches him out.

Cross References

Proverbs 18:13

He who gives answer before he hears, 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 causes contentions to cease, and decides between the mighty.

Genesis 39:19

And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spoke to him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me, that his wrath was kindled.