He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. He that is first in his own cause - Any man may, in the first instance, make out a fair tale, because he has the choice of circumstances and arguments. But when the neighbor cometh and searcheth him, he examines all, dissects all, swears and cross-questions every witness, and brings out truth and fact.
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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.