Lux Domini
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.

What does Proverbs 17:15 mean?

It is an offence to God to acquit the guilty, or to condemn those who are not guilty.

Key themes

Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord

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Keep this verse inside Proverbs 17:15-16 and alongside a few nearby related passages.