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Proverbs 17:15 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD. "

Proverbs 17:15

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13 Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

14 The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

15 He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

16 Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

17 A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.

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This shows how offensive it is to God when people twist justice. It is a sin for those trusted with public justice, such as judges, juries, witnesses, prosecutors, and lawyers, to clear the guilty or condemn the innocent, or even help in either way. That destroys the purpose of government, which is to protect what is good and punish what is evil (Romans 13:3, Romans 13:4). God is just as displeased when someone declares the wicked innocent, even out of pity or to save life, as when someone condemns the righteous.

It is also wrong when private people defend sin and sinners, excuse evil, or argue against virtue and godliness. People do this when they soften wickedness and make it seem harmless. In doing so, they turn people away from the right ways of the Lord and blur the lasting difference between good and evil.

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"There is a wickedness, and it is an abomination. There is a fool lacking in wisdom."

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"For both the ungodly and his ungodliness are alike hateful to God;"

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Proverbs 17:1

"Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife."

Proverbs 17:2

"A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers."

Proverbs 17:3

"The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the hearts."

Proverbs 17:4

"An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue."

Proverbs 17:5

"Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished."

Proverbs 17:6

"Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents."

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