Proverbs 18:17

New English Translation

The first to state his case seems right, until his opponent begins to cross-examine him.

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When his master heard his wife say, “This is the way your slave treated me,” he became furious.

The one who gives an answer before he listens – that is his folly and his shame.

A person’s gift makes room for him, and leads him before important people.

A toss of a coin ends disputes, and settles the issue between strong opponents.