Proverbs 18:17 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

The first to state his case seems right until his neighbor comes to cross-examine him.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

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.

DBY:

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

ERV:

He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out.

JPS:

He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out.

WBS:

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

WEB:

He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.

YLT:

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

Proverbs 18:17 Cross References

XREF:

Proverbs 18:16 A man's gift makes room for him And brings him before great men.

Proverbs 18:18 The cast lot puts an end to strife And decides between the mighty ones. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

18:17 {k} [He that is] first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
(k) He who speaks first, is best heard from the wicked judge, but when his adversary enquires out the matter it turns to his shame.

MHC:

18:17. It is well to listen to our enemies, that we may form a better judgment of ourselves. 18. It was customary sometimes to refer matters to God, by casting lots, with solemn prayer. The profaning the lot, by using it in matters of diversion, or coveting what belongs to others, forms an objection to this now.

CONC:

Case Cause Examines Forward Judge Neighbor Neighbour Plead Pleadeth Pleads Puts Questions Righteous Searched Searcheth Seemeth Seems States Till

Case Cause Examines First Forward Judge Light Neighbor Neighbour Plead Pleadeth Pleads Present Puts Questions Right Righteous Searched Searcheth Seemeth Seems States True.

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