Proverbs 18:17
What does Proverbs 18:17 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 18:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The 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.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Righteous <FI>is<Fi> the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The just is first accuser of himself: his friend cometh, and shall search him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that is first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
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Cross references
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.
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