Berean Standard Bible
“Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous— both are detestable to the LORD.”
Proverbs 17 offers short sayings about relationships, justice and speech. This verse addresses courts and the people who judge disputes.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous— both are detestable to the LORD.
World English Bible (WEB)
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.
King James Version (KJV)
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth 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.
Bible in Basic English (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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
El que justifica al impío, y el que condena al justo, ambos á dos son abominación á Jehová.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
El Señor aborrece que se perdone al culpable y se condene al inocente.
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