Verse (Click for Chapter) New International VersionIf imposing a fine on the innocent is not good, surely to flog honest officials is not right. English Standard Version To impose a fine on a righteous man is not good, nor to strike the noble for their uprightness. Berean Study Bible It is surely not good to punish the innocent or to flog a noble for his honesty. King James Bible Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity. New American Standard Bible It is also not good to fine the righteous, Nor to strike the noble for their uprightness. American Standard Version Also to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to smite the noble for their uprightness. Darby Bible Translation To punish a righteous [man] is not good, nor to strike nobles because of [their] uprightness. Douay-Rheims Bible It is no good thing to do hurt to the just: nor to strike the prince, who judgeth right. English Revised Version Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to smite the noble for their uprightness. Young's Literal Translation Also, to fine the righteous is not good, To smite nobles for uprightness. Links Proverbs 17:26 Bible HubProverbs 17:26 Bible Apps Proverbs 17:26 Open Bible |