Proverbs 17:15 in the World English Bible
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
Context
14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?