Proverbs 17:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 17:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 17:15 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 17:15 — KJV
“He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.”
— Proverbs 17:15 (KJV)
Proverbs 17:15 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 17:15
“Thou shalt not bring the hire of a whore, or the price of a dog, into the house of the LORD thy God for any vow: for even both these are abomination unto the LORD thy God.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:15: even, both, abomination
“That ye shall say, Thy servants' trade hath been about cattle from our youth even until now, both we, and also our fathers: that ye may dwell in the land of Goshen; for every shepherd is an abomination unto the Egyptians.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:15: even, both, abomination
“And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall ask counsel for him after the judgment of Urim before the LORD: at his word shall they go out, and at his word they shall come in, both he, and all the children of Israel with him, even all the congregation.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:15: even, both, lord
“Even of the children of Israel's half, Moses took one portion of fifty, both of man and of beast, and gave them unto the Levites, which kept the charge of the tabernacle of the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:15: even, both, lord
“Thou shalt not do so unto the LORD thy God: for every abomination to the LORD, which he hateth, have they done unto their gods; for even their sons and their daughters they have burnt in the fire to their gods. to the: Heb. of the”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:15: even, abomination, lord
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