Proverbs 18:17 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Proverbs 18:17 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 18:17 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 18:17 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“He who pleads his cause first seems right— until another comes and questions him.”

Proverbs 18:17 — World English Bible

Proverbs 18:17 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.”

Proverbs 18:17 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 18:17 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“Righteous <FI>is<Fi> the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.”

Proverbs 18:17 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 18:17 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

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

Proverbs 18:17 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 18:17 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“He that is first in his owne cause, is iust: then commeth his neighbour, and maketh inquirie of him.”

Proverbs 18:17 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 18:17 in Context — Proverbs 18

15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

16 A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

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

18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

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What Does Proverbs 18:17 Mean?

Proverbs 18:17 is a verse from the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Proverbs chapter 18. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.

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