KJV ORIGINAL
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Anyone who declares guilty people innocent, and anyone who declares innocent people guilty—both of these actions are disgusting to the LORD.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse teaches that God hates it when people twist justice by calling wrong things right or right things wrong.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb was written during a time when Israel had judges and legal systems that were supposed to uphold God's standards of justice. Solomon and other wisdom writers emphasized that proper judgment was essential for a healthy society. Corrupt judges who could be bribed to change verdicts were a serious problem in ancient cultures, just as they are today.
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