Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Both of them alike are an abomination 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.
Holman Bible
both are detestable to the Lord.
International Standard Version
Exonerating the wicked and condemning the righteous are both detestable to the LORD.
A Conservative Version
He who justifies a wicked man, and he who condemns a righteous man, both of them alike are an abomination to LORD.
American Standard Version
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.
Amplified
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous
Are both repulsive to the Lord.
Bible in Basic English
He who gives a decision for the evil-doer and he who gives a decision against the upright, are equally disgusting to the Lord.
Darby Translation
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are abomination to Jehovah.
Julia Smith Translation
He justifying the unjust one and he condemning the just one, is an abomination to Jehovah, also they two.
King James 2000
He that justifies the wicked, and he that condemns the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous, the two of them [are] both abominations of Yahweh.
Modern King James verseion
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, even both of them are hateful to Jehovah.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The LORD hateth as well him that justifieth the ungodly, as him that condemneth the innocent.
NET Bible
The one who acquits the guilty and the one who condemns the innocent -- both of them are an abomination to the Lord.
New Heart English Bible
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
The Emphasized Bible
He that justifieth the lawless, and he that condemneth the righteous, an abomination to Yahweh, are they, both.
Webster
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 Yahweh.
Youngs Literal Translation
Whoso is justifying the wicked, And condemning the righteous, Even both of these are an abomination to Jehovah.
Themes
Condemnation » Those that condemn the just
Justification » Those that justify the wicked
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 17:15
Questions on Proverbs 17:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
14
Starting a quarrel is like releasing water [from a floodgate]. Therefore stop contention before it begins.
15
Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.
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Cross References
Exodus 23:7
Do not make false accusations. Do not put an innocent person to death. I will condemn anyone who does this evil thing.
Isaiah 5:23
You let the guilty go free for a bribe and you keep the innocent from getting justice.
Proverbs 18:5
It is not good to accept the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
1 Kings 21:13
The two good-for-nothing persons came in and took their seats before him and gave witness against Naboth, in front of the people. They said: Naboth has been cursing God and the king. Then they took him outside the town and had him stoned to death.
Proverbs 6:16
Jehovah hates these six things: Yes, seven are an abomination to him:
Proverbs 11:1
A false scale balance is an abomination to Jehovah. A perfect weight is his delight.
Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah! The prayer of the upright is his delight.
Proverbs 24:23-24
These sayings belong to the wise. It is not good to show partiality in judgment.
Isaiah 55:8-9
My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares Jehovah.
Ezekiel 22:27-29
Her princes within her are like wolves tearing the prey, by shedding blood and destroying lives in order to get dishonest gain.
Amos 5:7
You who turn justice to wormwood (a curse), and cast righteousness down to the earth
Amos 5:12
I know you have many transgressions and your sins are great. You afflict the righteous. You take bribes. You refuse to help the needy at the gate.
Amos 6:12
Do horses run upon the rock? Will one plow there with cattle? You have turned justice into gall, and the fruit of righteousness into wormwood (bitterness)!
Luke 23:18-25
They cried out in unison: Take this man away and release to us Barabbas!
Romans 4:5
He who does not work but believes in him who justifies (absolves) the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
James 5:6
You have condemned, and you have killed the righteous one. He does not resist you.