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Proverbs 17:15
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Proverbs 17:15
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15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent—
both are detestable to the Lord.
Proverbs 17:15
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Proverbs 17:15
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15 The Lord despises those who say that bad is good and good is bad.
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Proverbs 17:15
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Proverbs 17:26
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Proverbs 17:26
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26 It is wrong to punish the godly for being good
or to flog leaders for being honest.
Proverbs 17:26
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Proverbs 17:26
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26 How shortsighted to fine the godly for being good! And to punish nobles for being honest!
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Proverbs 17:26
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Proverbs 17:26
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26 If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good,(A)
surely to flog honest officials is not right.
Proverbs 18:5
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Proverbs 18:5
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5 It is not right to acquit the guilty
or deny justice to the innocent.
Proverbs 18:5
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Proverbs 18:5
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5 It is wrong for a judge to favor the wicked and condemn the innocent.
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Proverbs 18:5
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Proverbs 18:5
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Proverbs 21:15
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Proverbs 21:15
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15 Justice is a joy to the godly,
but it terrifies evildoers.
Proverbs 21:15
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Proverbs 21:15
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15 A good man loves justice, but it is a calamity to evildoers.
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Proverbs 21:15
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Proverbs 21:15
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15 When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous
but terror to evildoers.(A)
Proverbs 24:11-12
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Proverbs 24:11-12
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11 Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to die;
save them as they stagger to their death.
12 Don’t excuse yourself by saying, “Look, we didn’t know.”
For God understands all hearts, and he sees you.
He who guards your soul knows you knew.
He will repay all people as their actions deserve.
Proverbs 24:11-12
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Proverbs 24:11-12
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11-12 Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to death; don’t stand back and let them die. Don’t try to disclaim responsibility by saying you didn’t know about it. For God, who knows all hearts, knows yours, and he knows you knew! And he will reward everyone according to his deeds.
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Proverbs 24:23-25
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Proverbs 24:23-25
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More Sayings of the Wise
23 Here are some further sayings of the wise:
It is wrong to show favoritism when passing judgment.
24 A judge who says to the wicked, “You are innocent,”
will be cursed by many people and denounced by the nations.
25 But it will go well for those who convict the guilty;
rich blessings will be showered on them.
Proverbs 24:23-25
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Proverbs 24:23-25
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23 It is wrong to sentence the poor and let the rich go free. 24 He who says to the wicked, “You are innocent,” shall be cursed by many people of many nations; 25 but blessings shall be showered on those who rebuke sin fearlessly.
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Further Sayings of the Wise
23 These also are sayings of the wise:(A)
Proverbs 28:5
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Proverbs 28:5
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5 Evil people don’t understand justice,
but those who follow the Lord understand completely.
Proverbs 28:5
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Proverbs 28:5
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5 Evil men don’t understand the importance of justice, but those who follow the Lord are much concerned about it.
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Proverbs 28:5
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Proverbs 28:5
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5 Evildoers do not understand what is right,
but those who seek the Lord understand it fully.
Proverbs 29:26
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Proverbs 29:26
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26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but justice comes from the Lord.
Proverbs 29:26
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Proverbs 29:26
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26 Do you want justice? Don’t fawn on the judge, but ask the Lord for it!
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Proverbs 29:26
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Proverbs 29:26
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