Proverbs Chapter 18 verse 17 Holy Bible
He that pleadeth his cause first `seemeth' just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
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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.
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He that is first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
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He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
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He who pleads his cause first seems right; Until another comes and questions him.
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Righteous `is' the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.
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