The first to plead his case seems right, until his neighbor comes and cross-examines him.
In context
15The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise goes searching for it. 16A man’s gift opens the way for him and brings him before the great. 17The first to plead his case seems right, until his neighbor comes and cross-examines him. 18The lot puts an end to strife and decides between the strong. 19A brother wronged is harder won than a fortified city, and strife is like the bars of a fortress.
