Proverbs 18:17

“He that is first in his own cause [seemeth] just, etc.] As perhaps Tertullus did, before Paul made his defence; and as Ziba, Mephibosheth’s servant, before his master detected him: this often appears true in telling a tale, in private conversation, in lawsuits before a judge and a court of judicature, and in theological controversies; but his neighbour cometh, and searcheth him; his neighbour comes into the house, where he is telling his tale, and reports it in another manner, and shows the falsehood of his relation; or he comes into a court of judicature, and sets the cause in quite another light; or he comes out into the worm by public writing, and exposes the errors of a man engaged in a…”

“One-sided statements are not reliable. searcheth--thoroughly (Pro 17:9, Pro 17:19).”

“A protest against another fault in judging. Haste is hardly less evil than corruption. “Audi alteram partern “should be the rule of every judge. His neighbor - The other party to the suit “searcheth,” i. e., scrutinizes and detects him. return to 'Top of Page'”

“18:17 It is important to hear both sides of a dispute. Only fools jump to conclusions and rush to judgment; the wise take time to discern.”

“Pro 18:13; Sa2 16:1-3, Sa2 19:24-27; Act 24:5, Act 24:6, Act 24:12, Act 24:13 Proverbs 18:18”