King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 18:17
“[He that is] first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 18
15
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17
[He that is] first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
19
A brother offended [is harder to be won] than a strong city: and [their] contentions [are] like the bars of a castle.