Proverbs 17:15
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the Lord.
Context
This verse from Proverbs Chapter 17 connects to 10 cross-references. Proverbs on family life, friendship, and integrity: better a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife. A friend loves at all times and a brother is born for a time of adversity. Whoever mocks the …
Other Translations
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.
Whoso is justifying the wicked, And condemning the righteous, Even both of these <FI>are<Fi> an abomination to Jehovah.
He who gives a decision for the evil-doer and he who gives a decision against the upright, are equally disgusting to the Lord.
Cross References
Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify …
And there came in two men, children of Belial, and sat before him: and the men of Belial witnessed against …
These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight.
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:
Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.