Proverbs 18:17

World English Bible

¹⁷He who pleads his cause first seems right;
until another comes and questions him.

Proverbs 18:17

Lexham English Bible

¹⁷The first in his dispute is deemed righteous,
but his neighbor will come and examine him.

¹⁷In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right,
until someone comes forward and cross-examines.

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