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Proverbs 18:17

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

[He that is] first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

Proverbs 18:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 18:17

Theological / Devotional

First. That is, the first to plead his cause.

Seemeth just. A visit to a court of law will demonstrate the truth of this. It is natural, and it seems wise for a man to present his own case in the best possible light consistent with a relative version of the truth, but some have found that a frank confession of their guilt will cut the ground under the adversary's feet and often win his friendship. This is best done, as the Saviour advised, while still on the way to the court (Matt. 5:25).

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