Proverbs 18:17

He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

He who pleads his cause first seems right; Until another comes and questions him.

He that pleadeth his cause first `seemeth' just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.

Righteous `is' the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.

The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.