King James Bible
KJVHe that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 17:15 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
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King James BibleKJV | He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, both are abominable before God. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are abomination to Jehovah. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Whoso is justifying the wicked, And condemning the righteous, Even both of these are an abomination to Jehovah. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that justifies the wicked, and he that comdemns the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD. |