Первый в тяжбе своей прав, но приходит соперник его и исследует его.
In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines.
The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.
The first to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and examines him.
The first to speak in court sounds right — until the cross-examination begins.
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
The first one to plead his cause seems right, Until his neighbor comes and examines him.
He that is first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.