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Proverbs 17:15

He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
Proverbs 17:15 · King James Version

In other versions

  • He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.

    ASV

  • He who gives a decision for the evil-doer and he who gives a decision against the upright, are equally disgusting to the Lord.

    BBE

  • He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are abomination to Jehovah.

    DBY

  • He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.

    WEB

  • Whoso is justifying the wicked, And condemning the righteous, Even both of these `are' an abomination to Jehovah.

    YLT

  • He that justifies the wicked, and he that condemns the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.

    ENG

  • He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.

    WBT

  • Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous— both are detestable to the LORD.

    BSB

In context

13Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

14The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

15He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.

16Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

17A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

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