17The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
Focused Passage
Proverbs 18:17
The Power of Words: Isolation, Pride, Justice, Friendship, and the Name of the LORD
The chapter moves from isolation and foolish speech, to justice and gossip, to true refuge in the LORD contrasted with false wealth-security, to listening and knowledge, to disputes and the tongue's power, and finally to marriage, poverty, and faithful friendship.
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Verse 17
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The firstהָרִאשׁ֣וֹןH7223Article | Adjective - masculine singularto state his caseבְּרִיב֑וֹH7379Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singularseems rightצַדִּ֣יקH6662Adjective - masculine singularuntil anotherרֵ֝עֵ֗הוּH7453Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singularcomesיָבֹאH935Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singularand cross-examines himוַחֲקָרֽוֹ׃H2713Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular