Proverbs 18:17

Proverbs chapter 18 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

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

King James Version · 1611

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

American Standard Version · 1901

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

v.16A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.

v.17This passage

v.18The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Proverbs 18:13
He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.