NASB
"It is also not good to fine the righteous, Nor to strike the noble for their uprightness."
— Proverbs 17:26, NASB
“Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.”
“Also to punish the righteous is not good, Norto smite the noble fortheiruprightness. ”
“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 receives a bribe from the bosom To pervert the ways of justice.
Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
A foolish son is a grief to his father And bitterness to her who bore him.
It is also not good to fine the righteous, Nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.
He who restrains his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.