Proverbs 17:26
King James Version (KJV)
Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Also to punish the righteous is not good, [Nor] to smite the noble for [their] uprightness.
World English Bible (WEB)
Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.
Proverbs 17:26 Cross References
That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
