Proverbs 18:17

He that is first in his owne cause, seemeth iust; but his neighbour commeth and searcheth him.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The first to plead his case {seems} right, {Until} another comes and examines him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

He that pleadeth his cause first `seemeth' just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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.
- Basic English Bible

He that is first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
- Darby Bible

He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him.
- Webster's Bible

He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.
- World English Bible

Righteous [is] the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.
- Youngs Literal Bible

He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 18:17

18:18 Parteth - Gives to every one what is right or meet.