Proverbs 18:17 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 18:17

15 The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

16 ^aA man’s gift makes room for him,
And brings him before great men.

17 The first one to plead his cause seems right,
Until his neighbor comes and examines him.

18 Casting ^alots causes contentions to cease,
And keeps the mighty apart.

19 A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city,
And contentions are like the bars of a castle.

Definitions of words in Proverbs 18:17:

Cause {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

First {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

His {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Neighbor {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

One {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Plead {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}