Proverbs 18:17 | |
NASB: The first to plead his case [seems] right, [Until] another comes and examines him. (NASB ©1995) 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. 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. | |
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