Bible verse
The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
Proverbs 18:17 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 18.
13 He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
14 The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
16 A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
17 The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
18 Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents.
19 An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.
20 From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.
21 Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
KJV
[He that is] first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
ASV
He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
ERV
He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out.
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