American Standard Version
"He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out. "
— Proverbs 18:17, American Standard Version
“He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.”
“He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.”
“The first to state his case seems right, until his opponent begins to cross-examine him.”
“The just is first accuser of himself: his friend cometh, and shall search him.”
“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.”
“He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.”
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.
He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.
A brother offendedis harder to be won than a strong city; Andsuchcontentions are like the bars of a castle.
A man’s belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.