Proverbs 17:15
What does Proverbs 17:15 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 17:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the Lord.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He who gives a decision for the evil-doer and he who gives a decision against the upright, are equally disgusting to the Lord.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Whoso is justifying the wicked, And condemning the righteous, Even both of these <FI>are<Fi> an abomination to Jehovah.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, both are abominable before God.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are abomination to Jehovah.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 24:23
These also aresayingsof the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.
- Proverbs 18:5
To respect the person of the wicked is not good, Norto turn aside the righteous in judgment.
- Isaiah 55:8
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith Jehovah.
- Amos 6:12
Shall horses run upon the rock? will one plowtherewith oxen? that ye have turned justice into gall, and the fruit of righteousness into wormwood;
- Exodus 23:7
Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.
- Isaiah 5:23
that justify the wicked for a bribe, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!
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