Berean Standard Bible
“The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.”
Within Proverbs 18, this verse addresses disputes and how the truth comes out. It follows warnings about listening before answering.
Open Study notes above for the full note.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
World English Bible (WEB)
He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.
King James Version (KJV)
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that pleadeth his cause first [seemeth] just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
El primero en su propia causa parece justo; y su adversario viene, y le sondea.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
El primero que da su versión parece que dice la verdad, hasta que llega el otro y lo desmiente.
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