Proverbs 17:26

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 17:26

BSB
It is surely not good to punish the innocent or to flog a noble for his honesty.
AKJV
Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
CPDV
It is not good to inflict damage on the just, nor to strike the leader who judges uprightly.
ERV
Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to smite the noble for their uprightness.
NHEB
Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.
SMT
Also punishing to the just one is not good, to strike nobles for uprightness.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 17:26

AlsotopunishH6064VerbthejustH6662AdjectiveisnotgoodH2896nortostrikeH5221VerbprincesH5081forequityH3476Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 17:26

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 17:26
Summary
Punishing righteous people violates justice
Event
Warning against unjust punishment
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Law