Proverbs 18:17

The first to state his case seems right, until his opponent begins to cross-examine him.

2 Samuel 16:1-3

When David had gone a short way beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth was there to meet him. He had a couple of donkeys that were saddled, and on them were two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred raisin cakes, a hundred baskets of summer fruit, and a container of wine.

2 Samuel 19:24-27

Now Mephibosheth, Saul's grandson, came down to meet the king. From the day the king had left until the day he safely returned, Mephibosheth had not cared for his feet nor trimmed his mustache nor washed his clothes.

Proverbs 18:13

The one who gives an answer before he listens -- that is his folly and his shame.

Acts 24:5-6

For we have found this man to be a troublemaker, one who stirs up riots among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.

Acts 24:12-13

They did not find me arguing with anyone or stirring up a crowd in the temple courts or 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
The one who gives an answer before he listens -- that is his folly and his shame.
2 Samuel 16:1
When David had gone a short way beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth was there to meet him. He had a couple of donkeys that were saddled, and on them were two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred raisin cakes, a hundred baskets of summer fruit, and a container of wine.
2 Samuel 19:24
Now Mephibosheth, Saul's grandson, came down to meet the king. From the day the king had left until the day he safely returned, Mephibosheth had not cared for his feet nor trimmed his mustache nor washed his clothes.
Acts 24:5
For we have found this man to be a troublemaker, one who stirs up riots among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.

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