He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out.
King James Version (KJV) - Proverbs 18:17 >[He that is] first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
Berean Study Bible (BSB) - Proverbs 18:17 >The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.