Parallel Bible results for "proverbs 18:17"

Proverbs 18:17

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17 A righteous man accuses himself at the beginning of his speech, but when he has entered upon the attack, the adversary is reproved.
17 In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines.

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