Proverbs 18:17

The first to state his case seems right
until another comes and cross-examines him.

2 Samuel 16:1-3

When David had gone a little beyond the summit, Ziba, Mephibosheth’s servant, was right there to meet him. He had a pair of saddled donkeys loaded with 200 loaves of bread, 100 clusters of raisins, 100 bunches of summer fruit, and a skin of wine.

2 Samuel 19:24-27

Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, also went down to meet the king. He had not taken care of his feet, trimmed his mustache, or washed his clothes from the day the king left until the day he returned safely.

Proverbs 18:13

The one who gives an answer before he listens—
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.

Acts 24:5-6

For we have found this man to be a plague, an agitator among all the Jews throughout the Roman world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes!

Acts 24:12-13

They didn’t find me disputing with anyone or causing a disturbance among the crowd, either in the temple complex or in the synagogues or anywhere in the city.

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Proverbs 18:17

He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

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The one who gives an answer before he listens—
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.

For we have found this man to be a plague, an agitator among all the Jews throughout the Roman world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes!