17 The 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 first הָרִאשׁ֣וֹן H7223 Article | Adjective - masculine singular to state his case בְּרִיב֑וֹ H7379 Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular seems right צַדִּ֣יק H6662 Adjective - masculine singular until another רֵ֝עֵ֗הוּ H7453 Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular comes יָבֹא H935 Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular and cross-examines him וַחֲקָרֽוֹ׃ H2713 Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular