Proverbs 17:26 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

To punish an innocent person is not good. To strike down noble people is not right.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

Also to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to smite the noble for their uprightness.

BBE:

To give punishment to the upright is not good, or to give blows to the noble for their righteousness.

DBY:

To punish a righteous man is not good, nor to strike nobles because of their uprightness.

ERV:

Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to smite the noble for their uprightness.

JPS:

To punish also the righteous is not good, nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.

WBS:

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

WEB:

Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.

YLT:

Also, to fine the righteous is not good, To smite nobles for uprightness.

Proverbs 17:26 Cross References

XREF:

Proverbs 17:15 He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

Proverbs 18:5 To show partiality to the wicked is not good, Nor to thrust aside the righteous in judgment. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

17:26 Also to punish the just [is] not good, [nor] to strike princes {n} for equity.
(n) For their well doing.

WES:

17:26 To strike - Nor to smite magistrates, either with the hand or tongue, for the execution of justice.

MHC:

17:19. If we would keep a clear conscience and a quiet mind, we must shun all excitements to anger. And a man who affects a style of living above his means, goes the way to ruin. 20. There is nothing got by ill designs. And many have paid dear for an unbridled tongue. 21. This speaks very plainly what many wise and good men feel very strongly, how grievous it is to have a foolish, wicked child. 22. It is great mercy that God gives us leave to be cheerful, and cause to be cheerful, if by his grace he gives us hearts to be cheerful. 23. The wicked are ready to part with their money, though loved, that they may not suffer for their crimes. 24. The prudent man keeps the word of God continually in view. But the foolish man cannot fix his thoughts, nor pursue any purpose with steadiness. 25. Wicked children despise the authority of their father, and the tenderness of their mother. 26. It is very wrong to find fault for doing what is duty. 27,28. A man may show himself to be a wise man, by the good temper of his mind, and by the good government of his tongue. He is careful when he does speak, to speak to the purpose. God knows his heart, and the folly that is bound there; therefore he cannot be deceived in his judgment as men may be.

CONC:

Blows Equity Fine Flog Impose Innocent Integrity Noble Nobles Officials Princes Punish Punishment Righteous Righteousness Smite Strike Upright Uprightness Wrong

Blows Equity Fine Flog Good Impose Innocent Integrity Noble Nobles Officials Princes Punish Punishment Righteous Righteousness Smite Strike Upright Uprightness Wrong

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