Proverbs 17:15-17

New King James Version

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

¹⁶Why is there in the hand of a fool the purchase price of wisdom,
Since he has no heart for it?

¹⁷^(B)A friend loves at all times,
And a brother is born for adversity.

Proverbs 17:15-17

New International Version

¹⁵Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent^(A)—
the Lord detests them both.^(B)

¹⁶Why should fools have money in hand to buy wisdom,
when they are not able to understand it?^(C)

¹⁷A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for a time of adversity.^(D)

New King James Version (NKJV)

New International Version (NIV)