Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
World English Bible (WEB)
He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.
Strong's King James
He that is first{H7223} in his own cause{H7379} seemeth just{H6662}; but his neighbour{H7453} cometh{H935}{(H8804)}{(H8675)}{H935}{(H8799)} and searcheth{H2713}{(H8804)} him.
The F.O.G *
Innocent, the first in his plea, Hie neighbour comes and examines him.
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
Righteous is the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.
