Proverbs 17:15
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15 He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous
are both alike an abomination to the Lord.
Proverbs 17:26
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26 To impose a fine on a righteous man is not good;
to flog noble men is wrong.
Proverbs 18:5
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5 It is not good to be partial to a wicked man,
or to deprive a righteous man of justice.
Proverbs 21:15
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15 When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous,
but dismay to evildoers.
Proverbs 24:11-12
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11 Rescue those who are being taken away to death;
hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter.
12 If you say, “Behold, we did not know this,”
does not he who weighs the heart perceive it?
Does not he who keeps watch over your soul know it,
and will he not requite man according to his work?
Proverbs 24:23-25
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Further Sayings of the Wise
23 These also are sayings of the wise.
Partiality in judging is not good.
24 He who says to the wicked, “You are innocent,”
will be cursed by peoples, abhorred by nations;
25 but those who rebuke the wicked will have delight,
and a good blessing will be upon them.
Proverbs 28:5
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5 Evil men do not understand justice,
but those who seek the Lord understand it completely.
Proverbs 29:26
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26 Many seek the favor of a ruler,
but from the Lord a man gets justice.
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