26Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.


In Context

23 A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.

24 Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

25 A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.

26 Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.

27 He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

Proverbs 17:26 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:26Also to punish the just [is] not good, [nor] to strike princes for equity.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

17:26It is not good to punish an innocent man, or to flog officials for their integrity.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

17:26It is no good thing to do hurt to the just: nor to strike the prince, who judgeth right.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

17:26Also to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to smite the noble for their uprightness.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:26To punish a righteous man is not good, nor to strike nobles because of their uprightness.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

17:26Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to smite the noble for their uprightness.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:26Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

17:26Also, to fine the righteous is not good, To smite nobles for uprightness.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:26Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.