Proverbs 18:17

Bible in Basic English 1965

The man who first puts his cause before the judge seems to be in the right; but then his neighbour comes and puts his cause in its true light.

Cross References

Genesis 39:19

And hearing his wife's account of what his servant had done, he became very angry.

Proverbs 18:13

To give an answer before hearing is a foolish thing and a cause of shame.

Proverbs 18:16

A man's offering makes room for him, letting him come before great men.

Proverbs 18:18

The decision of chance puts an end to argument, parting the strong.