Catholic Public Domain Version
"The just is the first accuser of himself; his friend arrives and shall investigate him. "
— Proverbs 18:17, Catholic Public Domain Version
“He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.”
“He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out. ”
“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 sustains his weakness. Yet who can sustain a spirit that is easily angered?
A prudent heart shall possess knowledge. And the ear of the wise seeks doctrine.
A man’s gift expands his way and makes space for him before leaders.
The just is the first accuser of himself; his friend arrives and shall investigate him.
Casting a lot suppresses contentions and passes judgment, even among the powerful.
A brother who is helped by a brother is like a reinforced city, and judgments are like the bars of cities.
From the fruit of a man’s mouth shall his belly be filled. And the harvest of his own lips shall satisfy him.