Proverbs 18:17
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He that pleadeth his cause first [seemeth] just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
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.
The just is first accuser of himself: his friend cometh, and shall search him.
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
The poor beg for mercy, but the rich reply harshly.
He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.
He that is first in his owne cause, is iust: then commeth his neighbour, and maketh inquirie of him.
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
The first in his own cause seems righteous, || But his neighbor comes and has searched him.
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
The first to speak in court sounds right —<br>until the cross-examination begins.<br>
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him.
He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.
He who pleads his cause first seems right— until another comes and questions him.
He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.
Righteous [is] the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.