A visit to a court of law will demonstrate the truth of this. It is natural, and it seems wise for a man to present his own case in the best possible light consistent with a relative version of the truth, but some have found that a frank confession of their guilt will cut the ground under the adversary’s feet and often win his friendship. This is best done, as the Saviour advised, while still on the way to the court (Matt. 5:25).