Proverbs 17:15
Modern English Version
15 He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just,
both of them are abomination to the Lord.
Proverbs 17:15
21st Century King James Version
15 He that justifieth the wicked and he that condemneth the just, both alike are an abomination to the Lord.
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Proverbs 18:5
Modern English Version
5 It is not good to favor the wicked,
or to turn aside the righteous in judgment.
Proverbs 18:5
21st Century King James Version
5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
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Proverbs 21:8
Modern English Version
8 The way of a guilty man is perverse;
but as for the pure, his work is right.
Proverbs 21:8
21st Century King James Version
8 The way of man is froward and strange, but as for the pure, his work is right.
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Proverbs 24:23-25
Modern English Version
More Sayings of the Wise
23 These things also belong to the wise:
It is not good to show partiality in judgment.
24 He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,”
him the people will curse; nations will abhor him.
25 But to those who rebuke him will be delight,
and a good blessing will come upon them.
Proverbs 24:23-25
21st Century King James Version
23 These sayings also belong to the wise: It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
24 He that saith unto the wicked, “Thou art righteous”: him shall the people curse; nations shall abhor him.
25 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
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