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Proverbs 17:15

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 17:15 in other translations

He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.

Proverbs 17:15 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 17:15 in context

  1. 13Whoever rewards evil for good,
    evil shall not depart from his house.
  2. 14The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam,
    therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
  3. 15He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous,
    both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.
  4. 16Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,
    since he has no understanding?
  5. 17A friend loves at all times;
    and a brother is born for adversity.