Proverbs 18:17
American King James Version (AKJV)
He that is first in his own cause seems just; but his neighbor comes and searches him.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that pleadeth his cause first'seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
Berean Study Bible (BSB)
The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
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.
Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)
The just is the first accuser of himself; his friend arrives and shall investigate him.
Darby Bible (DBY)
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
Douay–Rheims Version (DRV)
The just is first accuser of himself: his friend cometh, and shall search him.
English Revised Version (ERV)
He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out.
Free Bible Version (FBV)
The first person to plead a case sounds right until someone comes to cross-examine them.
JPS Tanakh 1917 Old Testament / Weymouth New Testament (JPS / WNT)
He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out.
King James Version (KJV)
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
New Heart English Bible (NHEB)
He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.
Webster Bible (Webster)
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him.
World English Bible (WEB)
He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.
World Messianic Bible British Edition (WMBB)
He who pleads his cause first seems right— until another comes and questions him.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Righteous is the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.