Proverbs 17:15

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

He that justifies the wicked, and he that comdemns the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.

American King James Version (AKJV)

He that justifies the wicked, and he that comdemns the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Basic English Translation (BBE)

He who gives a decision for the evil-doer and he who gives a decision against the upright, are equally disgusting to the Lord.

Webster's Revision

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.

English Revised Version (ERV)

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

Barnes's Proverbs 17:15 Bible Commentary

People need to be warned against an unjust acquittal, no less than against unjust condemnation. The word "justifieth" has its forensic sense, "to declare righteous," to acquit.