Proverbs 18:17
“He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just,.... As perhaps Tertullus did, before Paul made his defence; and as Ziba,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
A protest against another fault in judging. Haste is hardly less evil than corruption. “Audi alteram partern “should be…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
This shows that one tale is good till another is told. 1. He that speaks first will be sure to tell a straight story,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
in his own cause i.e. in pleading, or stating it. You must wait to hear the other side, the "neighbour's searching out,"…