v. 17. He that is first in his own cause seemeth just, that is, a person believes himself to be altogether in the right in any disputed matter before he has heard the other side; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him, makes him submit to a new examination concerning the matter at issue, thereby bringing the truth to light and reversing the original opinion.
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Proverbs 18:17
17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.