Proverbs 18:17

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Cross References

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.

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.