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Proverbs 18:17 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 18 · verse 17
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.Proverbs 18:17 · King James Version
Proverbs 18:17 in context
15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
19A 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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Key words (Strong's)
- neighbourrêaʻan associateH7453 →
- comethbôwʼto go or comeH935 →
- firstriʼshôwnfirst, in place, time or rankH7223 →
- causerîyba contestH7379 →
- justtsaddîyqjustH6662 →
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This shows that one tale is good till another is told. 1. He that speaks first will be sure to tell a straight story, and relate that only which makes for him, and put the best colour he can upon it, so that his cause shall appear good, whether it really be so or no. 2.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary