Proverbs 18:17 - Easy To Read Version

¹⁷ The first person to speak always seems right until someone comes and questions him.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁷ He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; But his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁷ He who states his case first seems right, until his rival comes and cross-examines him.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁷ He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.

Common English Bible

¹⁷ The first person to testify seems innocent, until the other comes and cross-examines him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁷ The just is the first accuser of himself; his friend arrives and shall investigate him.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁷ The just is first accuser of himself: his friend cometh, and shall search him.

Proverbs 18:17 Tagairtí Cros

Genesis 39:19

Joseph’s master heard what his wife said. And he became very angry.

Proverbs 18:13

You should let other people finish speaking before you try to answer them. That way you won’t be embarrassed and appear foolish.

Proverbs 18:16

If you want to meet an important person, give him a gift. Then you can easily get to meet him.

Proverbs 18:18

If two powerful people are arguing, throwing lots {\cf2\super [25]} may be the best way to decide the argument.