Proverbs 17:15
Authorized (King James) Version
15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just,
even they both are abomination to the Lord.
Proverbs 17:15
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.
Proverbs 17:26
Authorized (King James) Version
26 Also to punish the just is not good,
nor to strike princes for equity.
Proverbs 17:26
New King James Version
26 Also, to punish the righteous is not good,
Nor to strike princes for their uprightness.
Proverbs 18:5
Authorized (King James) Version
5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked,
to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
Proverbs 18:5
New King James Version
5 It is not good to show partiality to the wicked,
Or to overthrow the righteous in (A)judgment.
Proverbs 21:15
Authorized (King James) Version
15 It is joy to the just to do judgment:
but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
Proverbs 21:15
New King James Version
15 It is a joy for the just to do justice,
But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.
Proverbs 24:11-12
Authorized (King James) Version
11 If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death,
and those that are ready to be slain;
12 if thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it?
and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it?
and shall not he render to every man according to his works?
Proverbs 24:11-12
New King James Version
11 (A)Deliver those who are drawn toward death,
And hold back those stumbling to the slaughter.
12 If you say, “Surely we did not know this,”
Does not (B)He who weighs the hearts consider it?
He who keeps your soul, does He not know it?
And will He not render to each man (C)according to his deeds?
Proverbs 24:23-25
Authorized (King James) Version
23 These things 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.
Proverbs 24:23-25
New King James Version
Further Sayings of the Wise
23 These things also belong to the wise:
(A)It is not good to [a]show partiality in judgment.
24 (B)He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,”
Him the people will curse;
Nations will abhor him.
25 But those who rebuke the wicked will have (C)delight,
And a good blessing will come upon them.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 24:23 Lit. recognize faces
Proverbs 28:5
Authorized (King James) Version
5 Evil men understand not judgment:
but they that seek the Lord understand all things.
Proverbs 28:5
New King James Version
Proverbs 29:26
Authorized (King James) Version
26 Many seek the ruler’s favour;
but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord.
Proverbs 29:26
New King James Version
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 29:26 Lit. face
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