Proverbs 18:17
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordHe that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
— Proverbs 18:17, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
He who pleads his cause first seems right; Until another comes and questions him.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Righteous <FI>is<Fi> the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.