15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent- the Lord detests them both.

Other Translations of Proverbs 17:15

King James Version

15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the Lord.

English Standard Version

15 He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the Lord.

The Message

15 Whitewashing bad people and throwing mud on good people are equally abhorrent to God.

New King James Version

15 He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.

New Living Translation

15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent- both are detestable to the Lord .

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 17:15

Commentary on Proverbs 17:15

(Read Proverbs 17:15)

It is an offence to God to acquit the guilty, or to condemn those who are not guilty.