King James Bible
KJVHe that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 18:17
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 18:17 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that pleadeth his cause first'seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The just is first accuser of himself: his friend cometh, and shall search him. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Righteous is the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that is first in his own cause seems just; but his neighbor comes and searches him. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that pleadeth his cause first'seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe just is first accuser of himself: his friend cometh, and shall search him.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him.
World English Bible
WEBHe who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTRighteous is the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that is first in his own cause seems just; but his neighbor comes and searches him.
King James Bible
KJVHe that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that pleadeth his cause first'seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe just is first accuser of himself: his friend cometh, and shall search him.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him.
World English Bible
WEBHe who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTRighteous is the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that is first in his own cause seems just; but his neighbor comes and searches him.