Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 17:15
“He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 17:15 Context
12Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly. 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. 18A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
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Other Translations
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
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, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
- Webster's Bible
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.
- World English Bible
Whoso is justifying the wicked, And condemning the righteous, Even both of these [are] an abomination to Jehovah.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are an abomination to the LORD.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- 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
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, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
- Webster's Bible
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.
- World English Bible
Whoso is justifying the wicked, And condemning the righteous, Even both of these [are] an abomination to Jehovah.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are an abomination to the LORD.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
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.