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Proverbs 17:15
Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous— both are detestable to the LORD.
Proverbs 17:15 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 17:15 in other translations
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.
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In context
12 It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.
13 If anyone returns evil for good, evil will never leave his house.
14 To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.
15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous— both are detestable to the LORD.
16 Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
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