Proverbs 18:17
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King James Version (modern wording)
He that is first in his own cause seems just; but his neighbour comes and searches him.
Proverbs 18:17 (KJV)
American Standard Version
He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
Proverbs 18:17 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
Proverbs 18:17 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 18:17 say?
Proverbs 18:17 in modern King James wording reads: "He that is first in his own cause seems just; but his neighbour comes and searches him."
Where is Proverbs 18:17 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 18:17 is verse 17 of chapter 18 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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