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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

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Proverbs 17:15 in other translations

BSB Berean Standard Bible

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

WEB World English Bible

He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

NHEB New Heart English Bible

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 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

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

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

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

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

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

18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

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