Parallel Verses
Amplified
The first one to plead his case seems right,
Until another comes and cross-examines him.
New American Standard Bible
Until
King James Version
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
Holman Bible
until another comes and cross-examines him.
International Standard Version
The first to put forth his case seems right, until someone else steps forward and cross-examines him.
A Conservative Version
He who pleads his case first [seems] just, but his neighbor comes and searches him out.
American Standard Version
He that pleadeth his cause first'seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Darby Translation
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
Julia Smith Translation
The first one just in his cause; his neighbor will come and search him.
King James 2000
He that speaks first in his own cause seems just; until his neighbor comes and examines him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The first in his dispute is [deemed] righteous, [but] his neighbor will come and examine him.
Modern King James verseion
The first in his cause seems just, but his neighbor comes and searches him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The righteous accuseth himself first of all; if his neighbour come, he shall find him.
NET Bible
The first to state his case seems right, until his opponent begins to cross-examine him.
New Heart English Bible
He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.
The Emphasized Bible
Righteous is he that is first in his own cause, then cometh his neighbour, and thoroughly searcheth him.
Webster
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him.
World English Bible
He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.
Youngs Literal Translation
Righteous is the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 18:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
How To Avoid Fools And Foolishness
16
A man’s gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him
And brings him before great men.
The first one to plead his case seems right,
Until another comes and cross-examines him.
And decides between powerful contenders.
Cross References
2 Samuel 16:1-3
When David was a little past the summit [of the Mount of Olives], behold, Ziba, the servant of
2 Samuel 19:24-27
Then Mephibosheth the [grand]son of Saul came down to meet the king, but he had not cared for his feet, nor trimmed his mustache, nor washed his clothes from the day the king left until the day he returned in peace and safety.
Proverbs 18:13
He who answers before he hears [the facts]—
It is folly and shame to him.
Acts 24:5-6
For we have found this man to be a public menace and one who
Acts 24:12-13
Neither in the temple, nor in the synagogues, nor elsewhere in the city did they find me carrying on a discussion or disputing with anybody or causing a crowd to gather.