Verse (Click for Chapter) Berean Study BibleThe first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him. King James Bible He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. American Standard Version He that pleadeth his cause first'seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out. Darby Bible Translation He that is first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. Douay-Rheims Bible The just is first accuser of himself: his friend cometh, and shall search him. English Revised Version He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out. Young's Literal Translation Righteous is the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him. Proverbs 18:17 /proverbs/18-17.htm">Proverbs 18:17 /proverbs/18-17.htm">Proverbs 18:17 |