17 The first one to plead his cause seems right, Until his neighbor comes and examines him.
17 Righteous 'is' the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.
17 He who pleads his cause first seems right;
until another comes and questions him.
17 The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.
17 The first to speak in court sounds right- until the cross-examination begins.
