Verse Comparison: Proverbs 17:15
American Standard Version
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.
Amplified® Bible
He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both an abomination [exceedingly disgusting and hateful] to the Lord.
Contemporary English Version
The LORD doesn't like those who defend the guilty or condemn the innocent.
Darby English Version
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are abomination to Jehovah.
Good News Bible
Condemning the innocent or letting the wicked go---both are hateful 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.
New American Standard Bible
He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
New International Version
Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent—
the LORD detests them both.
New King James Version
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just,
Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous, Both of them alike will appear as an abomination to the LORD.
Revised Standard Version
He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the LORD.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is justifying the wicked, And condemning the righteous, Even both of these `are' an abomination to Jehovah.
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