Proverbs 18:17

17 Righteous [is] the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.

Proverbs 18:17 In-Context

15 The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16 The gift of a man maketh room for him, And before the great it leadeth him.
17 Righteous [is] the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.
18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, And between the mighty it separateth.
19 A brother transgressed against is as a strong city, And contentions as the bar of a palace.
Young's Literal Translation is in the public domain.