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 · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

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.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Righteous <FI>is<Fi> the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

The just is first accuser of himself: his friend cometh, and shall search him.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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

Context

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.

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  • Proverbs 18:13

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

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