Proverbs 18:17
“He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 Proverbs 18:17 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Der erste in seiner Streitsache hat recht; doch sein Nächster kommt und forscht ihn aus.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
El primero en su propia causa parece justo; y su adversario viene, y le sondea.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
Aquele que primeiro mostra sua causa parece ser justo; mas somente até que outro venha, e o investigue.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
O primeiro a defender seu caso parece correto até que seu oponente venha e o questione.
📖 Proverbs 18:17 in Context
15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
19A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
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