26It is not good to punish an innocent man, or to flog officials for their integrity.
26It is not good to punish an innocent man, or to flog officials for their integrity.
23 A wicked man accepts a bribe in secret to pervert the course of justice.
24 A discerning man keeps wisdom in view, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
25 A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the one who bore him.
26 It is not good to punish an innocent man, or to flog officials for their integrity.
27 A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered.
28 Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.
17:26Also to punish the just [is] not good, [nor] to strike princes for equity.
17:26It is no good thing to do hurt to the just: nor to strike the prince, who judgeth right.
17:26Also to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to smite the noble for their uprightness.
17:26To punish a righteous man is not good, nor to strike nobles because of their uprightness.
17:26Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to smite the noble for their uprightness.
17:26Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
17:26Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.
17:26Also, to fine the righteous is not good, To smite nobles for uprightness.
17:26Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.