Proverbs 18:17

The first to put forth his case seems right, until someone else steps forward and cross-examines him.

2 Samuel 16:1-3

Now just as David happened to have passed the summit of the Mount of Olives, suddenly Mephibosheth's servant Ziba met him, accompanied by a couple of saddled donkeys loaded with 200 loaves of bread, 100 clusters of raisins, 100 pieces of summer fruit, and a skin of wine!

2 Samuel 19:24-27

Meanwhile, Saul's grandson Mephibosheth also went out to greet 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

Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.

Acts 24:5-6

For we have found this man a perfect pest and an agitator among all Jews throughout the world. He is a ringleader in the sect of the Nazarenes

Acts 24:12-13

They never found me debating with anyone in the Temple or stirring up a crowd in the synagogues or throughout the city,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

General references

Proverbs 18:13
Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.
2 Samuel 16:1
Now just as David happened to have passed the summit of the Mount of Olives, suddenly Mephibosheth's servant Ziba met him, accompanied by a couple of saddled donkeys loaded with 200 loaves of bread, 100 clusters of raisins, 100 pieces of summer fruit, and a skin of wine!
2 Samuel 19:24
Meanwhile, Saul's grandson Mephibosheth also went out to greet 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.
Acts 24:5
For we have found this man a perfect pest and an agitator among all Jews throughout the world. He is a ringleader in the sect of the Nazarenes

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