Proverbs 17:15

He that iustifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the iust: euen they both are abomination to the Lord.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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

Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous-both are detestable to the LORD.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

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

He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, both are abominable before God.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
- English Revised Version

He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 17:15

17:14 Letteth out - By cutting the bank of a river. Leave off - Avoid the occasions, and prevent the beginning of contention.

17:16 A price - Opportunities and abilities of getting it. No heart - Neither discretion to discern the worth of wisdom, nor any sincere desire to get it.

17:17 Was born - Was sent into the world for this, that he might comfort and relieve his brother in adversity.