American Standard Version
"Also to punish the righteous is not good, Norto smite the noble fortheiruprightness. "
— Proverbs 17:26, American Standard Version
“Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.”
“Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.”
“It is terrible to punish a righteous person, and to flog honorable men is wrong.”
“It is no good thing to do hurt to the just: nor to strike the prince, who judgeth right.”
“To give punishment to the upright is not good, or to give blows to the noble for their righteousness.”
“Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.”
A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.
Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her that bare him.
Also to punish the righteous is not good, Norto smite the noble fortheiruprightness.
He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.