Proverbs 18:17

New King James Version

The first one to plead his cause seems right, Until his neighbor comes and examines him.

Cross References

Proverbs 18:13

He who answers a matter before he hears it, 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

Casting lots causes contentions to cease, And keeps the mighty apart.

Genesis 39:19

So it was, when his master heard the words which his wife spoke to him, saying, “Your servant did to me after this manner,” that his anger was aroused.