Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 17:15
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Berean Standard Bible
Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous—both are detestable to the LORD.
King James Version
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.
World English Bible
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
American Standard Version
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 17
13 If anyone returns evil for good, evil will never leave his house.
14 To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.
15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous—both are detestable to the LORD.
16 Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
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