Proverbs 17:15

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

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WEBBE

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

BSB

Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous— both are detestable to the LORD.

KJV

He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.

ASV

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

BBE

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

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Matthew Henry · Verse 15

It is an offence to God to acquit the guilty, or to condemn those who are not guilty.

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