Matthew Poole and continuators on Proverbs 18:17

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

He that first pleadeth his cause.

Both to himself and to the Judg or Court, by his fair pretences.

To contend with him in judgment, and to plead his cause.

Examineth the truth and weight of his Allegations, and disproveth them, and detecteth his weakness. Or, discovers him: for seeking or searching are oft put for finding, as Prov. 17. 9, 19. and elsewhere.