Proverbs 17:26

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It is surely not good to punish the innocent or to flog a noble for his honesty.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.
World English Bible (WEB)
Also to punish{H6064}{(H8800)} the just{H6662} is not good{H2896}, nor to strike{H5221}{(H8687)} princes{H5081} for equity{H3476}.
Strong's King James
It's not good to penalise the innocent, Beating the noble for straightness (uprightness).
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Also, to fine the righteous is not good, To smite nobles for uprightness.
Young's Literal Translation

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