Proverbs 17:15
World English Bible (WEB)
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
In context
13 Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
14 The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
15 He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
16 Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
17 A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.
Proverbs 17:15 in every translation
- 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.
- KJV King James Version
- He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous— both are detestable to the LORD.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Whoso is justifying the wicked, And condemning the righteous, Even both of these [are] an abomination to Jehovah.
- DBY Darby Translation
- He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are abomination to Jehovah.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.