NET Bible
"The first to state his case seems right, until his opponent begins to cross-examine him."
— Proverbs 18:17, NET Bible
“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 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.”
A person’s spirit sustains him through sickness– but who can bear a crushed spirit?
The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.
A person’s gift makes room for him, and leads him before important people.
The first to state his case seems right, until his opponent begins to cross-examine him.
A toss of a coin ends disputes, and settles the issue between strong opponents.
A relative offended is harder to reach than a strong city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a fortified citadel.
From the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied, with the product of his lips he will be satisfied.