Proverbs 17:15

Proverbs chapter 17 · verse 15 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

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

King James Version · 1611

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

American Standard Version · 1901

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

v.14The beginning of strife isas when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

v.15This passage

v.16Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?

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!