Proverbs 18:17
“He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.”
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
Related Verses
“Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:”
“He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the Lord.”
“He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.”
“All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits.”
“Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.”