Proverbs 17:15 KJV
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the Lord.
Proverbs 17:15, King James Version
In context
14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the Lord.
16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
Cross-references
- 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 Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!
- Proverbs 18:5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
- Proverbs 24:23 These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.