Proverbs 18:17

Young's Literal Translation 1862

Righteous `is' the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.

Cross References

Genesis 39:19

And it cometh to pass when his lord heareth the words of his wife, which she hath spoken unto him, saying, `According to these things hath thy servant done to me,' that his anger burneth;

Proverbs 18:13

Whoso is answering a matter before he heareth, Folly it is to him and shame.

Proverbs 18:16

The gift of a man maketh room for him, And before the great it leadeth him.

Proverbs 18:18

The lot causeth contentions to cease, And between the mighty it separateth.