Pro 17:15 | MHM | STEP | The Seriousness of Injustice This verse warns about the great sin of injustice, especially for those in positions of authority. When people in charge, like judges or juries, let guilty people go free or punish innocent people, it goes against the purpose of justice. God is offended by both actions—justifying the wicked and condemning the righteous. This is also true when anyone excuses sin or argues against what is right, because it confuses the difference between good and evil. v. 15 : He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the just, both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord . It is a great wrong when those who are supposed to protect what is right make decisions that support evil or punish innocent people. This goes against God’s plan for justice (Romans 13:3-4 ). Even when people try to excuse sin or make evil sound good, they are doing something that deeply displeases God. It is always important to stand for what is right and fair.

‏ Proverbs 17:15

The Seriousness of Injustice

This verse warns about the great sin of injustice, especially for those in positions of authority. When people in charge, like judges or juries, let guilty people go free or punish innocent people, it goes against the purpose of justice. God is offended by both actions—justifying the wicked and condemning the righteous. This is also true when anyone excuses sin or argues against what is right, because it confuses the difference between good and evil.

v. 15: He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the just, both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord . It is a great wrong when those who are supposed to protect what is right make decisions that support evil or punish innocent people. This goes against God’s plan for justice (Romans 13:3-4 ^a). Even when people try to excuse sin or make evil sound good, they are doing something that deeply displeases God. It is always important to stand for what is right and fair.