Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)

“He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.”
King James Version (KJV)
He that iustifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the iust: euen they both are abomination to the Lord.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who gives a decision for the evil-doer and he who gives a decision against the upright, are equally disgusting to the Lord.
- Basic English Bible
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are abomination to Jehovah.
- Darby Bible
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
- Webster's Bible
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.
- World English Bible
Whoso is justifying the wicked, And condemning the righteous, Even both of these [are] an abomination to Jehovah.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are an abomination to the LORD.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
17:14 Letteth out - By cutting the bank of a river. Leave off - Avoid the occasions, and prevent the beginning of contention.
17:16 A price - Opportunities and abilities of getting it. No heart - Neither discretion to discern the worth of wisdom, nor any sincere desire to get it.
17:17 Was born - Was sent into the world for this, that he might comfort and relieve his brother in adversity.
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