17 The first [a]to plead his case seems right,
Until [b]another comes and examines him.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 18:17 Lit in his plea
  2. Proverbs 18:17 Lit his neighbor

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

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