Proverbs 17:15
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15 One who justifies the wicked and one who condemns the righteous
are both alike an abomination to the Lord.(A)
Proverbs 17:26
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26 To impose a fine on the innocent is not right
or to flog the noble for their integrity.(A)
Proverbs 18:5
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5 It is not right to be partial to the guilty
or to subvert the innocent in judgment.(A)
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 if you hold back from rescuing those taken away to death,
those who go staggering to the slaughter;(A)
12 if you say, “Look, 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 repay all according to their deeds?(B)
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.(A)
24 Whoever says to the wicked, “You are innocent,”
will be cursed by peoples, abhorred by nations,(B)
25 but those who rebuke the wicked will have delight,
and a good blessing will come upon them.(C)
Proverbs 28:5
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5 The evil do not understand justice,
but those who seek the Lord understand it completely.(A)
Proverbs 29:26
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26 Many seek the favor of a ruler,
but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.(A)
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