“He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.”
Proverbs 18:17 (KJV) |
Proverbs 18:17
From Proverbs 18, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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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.