Proverbs 17:26

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.

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

27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

KJV King James Version: Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
WEB World English Bible: Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: It is surely not good to punish the innocent or to flog a noble for his honesty.
ASV American Standard Version: Also to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to smite the noble for their uprightness.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Also, to fine the righteous is not good, To smite nobles for uprightness.
DBY Darby Translation: To punish a righteous [man] is not good, nor to strike nobles because of [their] uprightness.
WBS Webster Bible: Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.