Proverbios 18
Bible in Basic English
17The man who first puts his cause before the judge seems to be in the right; but then his neighbour comes and puts his cause in its true light.
Reina-Valera 1909
17El primero en su propia causa parece justo; y su adversario viene, y le sondea.
King James Version
17He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
World English Bible
17He who pleads his cause first seems right— until another comes and questions him.