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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/17.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/17.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good, surely to flog honest officials is not right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/17.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />It is wrong to punish the godly for being good or to flog leaders for being honest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/17.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />To impose a fine on a righteous man is not good, nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />It is surely not good to punish the innocent or to flog a noble for his honesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/17.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Also to punish the just <i>is</i> not good, <i>nor</i> to strike princes for equity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Also, to punish the righteous <i>is</i> not good, <i>Nor</i> to strike princes for <i>their</i> uprightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />It is also not good to fine the righteous, <i>Nor</i> to strike the noble for <i>their</i> uprightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />It is also not good to fine the righteous, Nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />It is also not good to fine the righteous, <i>Nor</i> to strike the noble for <i>their</i> uprightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />It is also not good to punish the righteous, <i>Nor</i> to strike the noble for <i>their</i> uprightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />It is also not good to fine the righteous, Nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />It is certainly not good to fine an innocent person or to beat a noble for his honesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />It is certainly not good to fine an innocent person or to beat a noble for his honesty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Also to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to smite the noble for their uprightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />It isn't fair to punish the innocent and those who do right. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to smite the noble for their uprightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />To punish an innocent person is not good. To strike down noble people is not right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />It is not right to make an innocent person pay a fine; justice is perverted when good people are punished. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Furthermore, it isn't good to fine the righteous, or to beat an official because of his uprightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />It is surely not good to punish the innocent or to flog a noble for his honesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />It is terrible to punish a righteous person, and to flog honorable men is wrong. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Also, [it] is not good to fine the righteous, "" To strike nobles for uprightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Also, to fine the righteous is not good, To smite nobles for uprightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Also punishing to the just one is not good, to strike nobles for uprightness.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />It is no good thing to do hurt to the just: nor to strike the prince, who judgeth right. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />It is not good to inflict damage on the just, nor to strike the leader who judges uprightly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />It is wrong to fine an innocent person, but beyond reason to scourge nobles. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />To impose a fine on the innocent is not right, or to flog the noble for their integrity.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />To punish the just is not good, nor to scourge the righteous men who speak the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />To harm the righteous is not good, neither to beat the righteous who speak correct things.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />To punish also the righteous is not good, Nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br /><i>It is</i> not right to punish a righteous man, nor <i>is it</i> holy to plot against righteous princes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/17-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=3488" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/17.htm">Better a Dry Morsel in Quietness</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">It is surely</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">not</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">good</a> <a href="/hebrew/6064.htm" title="6064: ‘ă·nō·wōš (V-Qal-Inf) -- To fine, mulct. A primitive root; properly, to urge; by implication, to inflict a penalty, specifically, to fine.">to punish</a> <a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: laṣ·ṣad·dîq (Prep-l, Art:: Adj-ms) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">the innocent</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: lə·hak·kō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">or to flog</a> <a href="/hebrew/5081.htm" title="5081: nə·ḏî·ḇîm (Adj-mp) -- Inclined, generous, noble. From nadab; properly, voluntary, i.e. Generous; hence, magnanimous; as noun, a grandee.">a noble</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/3476.htm" title="3476: yō·šer (N-ms) -- Straightness, uprightness. From yashar; the right.">his honesty.</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/5-23.htm">Isaiah 5:23</a></span><br />who acquit the guilty for a bribe and deprive the innocent of justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-7.htm">Exodus 23:7</a></span><br />Stay far away from a false accusation. Do not kill the innocent or the just, for I will not acquit the guilty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/10-1.htm">Isaiah 10:1-2</a></span><br />Woe to those who enact unjust statutes and issue oppressive decrees, / to deprive the poor of fair treatment and withhold justice from the oppressed of My people, to make widows their prey and orphans their plunder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/94-21.htm">Psalm 94:21</a></span><br />They band together against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/5-12.htm">Amos 5:12</a></span><br />For I know that your transgressions are many and your sins are numerous. You oppress the righteous by taking bribes; you deprive the poor of justice in the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/3-9.htm">Micah 3:9</a></span><br />Now hear this, O leaders of the house of Jacob and rulers of the house of Israel, who despise justice and pervert all that is right,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/1-4.htm">Habakkuk 1:4</a></span><br />Therefore the law is paralyzed, and justice never goes forth. For the wicked hem in the righteous, so that justice is perverted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/16-19.htm">Deuteronomy 16:19</a></span><br />Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-17.htm">1 Samuel 24:17</a></span><br />and said to David, “You are more righteous than I, for you have rewarded me with good, though I have rewarded you with evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/34-17.htm">Job 34:17</a></span><br />Could one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn the just and mighty One,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-24.htm">Matthew 27:24</a></span><br />When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-41.htm">Luke 23:41</a></span><br />We are punished justly, for we are receiving what our actions deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-52.htm">Acts 7:52</a></span><br />Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-28.htm">Acts 13:28</a></span><br />And though they found no ground for a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have Him executed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-14.htm">1 Peter 3:14</a></span><br />But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.</p><p class="hdg">to punish</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/17-15.htm">Proverbs 17:15</a></b></br> He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both <i>are</i> abomination to the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/18-5.htm">Proverbs 18:5</a></b></br> <i>It is</i> not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/18-25.htm">Genesis 18:25</a></b></br> That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?</p><p class="hdg">to strike</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/3-23.htm">2 Samuel 3:23-25,39</a></b></br> When Joab and all the host that <i>was</i> with him were come, they told Joab, saying, Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he hath sent him away, and he is gone in peace… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/16-7.htm">2 Samuel 16:7,8</a></b></br> And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Come out, come out, thou bloody man, and thou man of Belial: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/19-7.htm">2 Samuel 19:7</a></b></br> Now therefore arise, go forth, and speak comfortably unto thy servants: for I swear by the LORD, if thou go not forth, there will not tarry one with thee this night: and that will be worse unto thee than all the evil that befell thee from thy youth until now.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/17-14.htm">Blows</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-9.htm">Equity</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-7.htm">Fine</a> <a href="/acts/22-25.htm">Flog</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-22.htm">Good</a> <a href="/ezra/7-24.htm">Impose</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-15.htm">Innocent</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-32.htm">Integrity</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-7.htm">Noble</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-16.htm">Nobles</a> <a href="/esther/9-3.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-16.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/psalms/120-4.htm">Punish</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-22.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-15.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-31.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/141-5.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-15.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-15.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-2.htm">Uprightness</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-12.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/18-6.htm">Blows</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-14.htm">Equity</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-12.htm">Fine</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-25.htm">Flog</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-27.htm">Good</a> <a href="/amos/5-11.htm">Impose</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-5.htm">Innocent</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-1.htm">Integrity</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-6.htm">Noble</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-17.htm">Nobles</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-12.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-10.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-13.htm">Punish</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-5.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-5.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-7.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-25.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-25.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-10.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-6.htm">Uprightness</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-5.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 17</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/17-1.htm">Contrasts between the Righteous and the Wicked</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The concept of punishing the innocent is contrary to the character of God, who is just and righteous. In the Mosaic Law, there are numerous commands to protect the innocent and ensure fair treatment (<a href="/exodus/23-7.htm">Exodus 23:7</a>). The story of Naboth's vineyard (1 Kings 21) illustrates the consequences of false accusations and the punishment of an innocent man, highlighting the corruption that can occur when justice is perverted. This principle is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus, the ultimate innocent, was unjustly punished, fulfilling the prophecy of the suffering servant in <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>.<p><b>or to flog a noble for his honesty</b><br>Flogging, a common form of punishment in ancient times, was often used to maintain order and discipline. However, this phrase warns against using such measures on those who are noble and honest. The term "noble" can refer to someone of high moral character or social standing. In biblical history, figures like Daniel and Joseph were noble individuals who faced unjust treatment despite their integrity. This phrase underscores the importance of upholding truth and integrity, aligning with the biblical call to speak truthfully and act justly (<a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>). The unjust treatment of noble individuals can be seen as a type of Christ, who, despite His sinlessness and noble character, was flogged and crucified, demonstrating the ultimate miscarriage of justice.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_innocent.htm">The Innocent</a></b><br>Refers to individuals who are blameless or have not committed any wrongdoing. In the context of this proverb, it highlights the injustice of punishing those who are undeserving of such treatment.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_noble.htm">The Noble</a></b><br>This term can refer to someone of high moral character or social standing. The proverb emphasizes the wrongness of punishing someone for their integrity, which is a quality that should be honored, not condemned.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_act_of_punishment.htm">The Act of Punishment</a></b><br>The proverb addresses the act of administering punishment, particularly when it is unjustly applied to those who are innocent or noble.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_justice.htm">The Importance of Justice</a></b><br>As Christians, we are called to uphold justice and ensure that our actions and judgments are fair and righteous. Punishing the innocent is a grave injustice that goes against God's character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/valuing_integrity.htm">Valuing Integrity</a></b><br>Integrity is a virtue that should be celebrated and protected. We must be careful not to penalize those who stand firm in their moral convictions, even when it is unpopular.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_judgment.htm">Discernment in Judgment</a></b><br>We must exercise discernment and wisdom in our judgments, ensuring that we do not hastily or unjustly condemn others. This requires a heart aligned with God's truth and righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_authority.htm">The Role of Authority</a></b><br>Those in positions of authority have a responsibility to administer justice fairly. This proverb serves as a warning against the misuse of power and the importance of accountability.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/enduring_unjust_suffering.htm">Enduring Unjust Suffering</a></b><br>For those who suffer unjustly for their integrity, there is a call to endure with grace, trusting that God sees and will ultimately vindicate the righteous.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 17</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_zophar_with_psalm_73.htm">How do we reconcile Zophar's rigid cause-and-effect theology in Job 20 with other biblical passages (like Psalm 73) that acknowledge the prosperity of the wicked without immediate judgment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_allow_unjust_suffering.htm">Proverbs 17:15 declares it detestable to acquit the guilty or condemn the innocent. Why, then, do biblical narratives sometimes show God allowing what appears to be unjust suffering?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_might_'two_witnesses'_fail_in_deut._17_6.htm">Under Deuteronomy 17:6, how could the requirement of 'two or three witnesses' fail to prevent false accusations or collusion?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_david_threaten_violence_here.htm">1 Samuel 25:21-22 - Why would David, future king, threaten such violence over a refusal of hospitality, seemingly contradicting biblical ethics of mercy?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) <span class= "bld">Also.--</span>Among other evil things. The subject of perversion of justice is again taken up.<p><span class= "bld">To punish.--</span>Especially by fining.<p><span class= "bld">To strike</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e., </span>scourge. (Comp. <a href="/context/deuteronomy/25-1.htm" title="If there be a controversy between men, and they come to judgment, that the judges may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked.">Deuteronomy 25:1-3</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">For equity--</span><span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, when they have acted uprightly.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 26.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Also</span> (<span class="accented">gam</span>). This may be intended to connect this verso with what was said above (ver. 23) about the perversion of justice; or, as is more probable, it is used to emphasize what is coming, <span class="cmt_word">To punish the just is not good.</span> <span class="accented">Damnum inferre justo</span>, Vulgate; <span class="greek">ζημιοῦν</span>, Septuagint; and the word has a special reference to punishment by fire. <span class="cmt_word">Nor to strike princes for equity;</span> the expression, "is not good," being understood from the former clause. "Princes" are the noble in character rather than in position only. Two forms of evil are named, viz. to punish the innocent, and to visit with contumely and injury the man of high character who cannot be induced to pervert justice. Revised Version, <span class="accented">nor to smite the noble for their uprightness.</span> So virtually the Vulgate, Septuagint, and Syriac. Another rendering is, "to strike the noble is against right," which seems feeble and less suitable to the parallelism. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/17-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">It is surely</span><br /><span class="heb">גַּ֤ם</span> <span class="translit">(gam)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and</span><br /><br /><span class="word">not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">good</span><br /><span class="heb">ט֑וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to punish</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲנ֣וֹשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·nō·wōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6064.htm">Strong's 6064: </a> </span><span class="str2">To urge, to inflict a, penalty, to fine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the innocent</span><br /><span class="heb">לַצַּדִּ֣יק</span> <span class="translit">(laṣ·ṣad·dîq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Just, righteous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or to beat</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהַכּ֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(lə·hak·kō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a noble</span><br /><span class="heb">נְדִיבִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(nə·ḏî·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5081.htm">Strong's 5081: </a> </span><span class="str2">Voluntary, generous, magnanimous, a grandee</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his honesty.</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹֽשֶׁר׃</span> <span class="translit">(yō·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3476.htm">Strong's 3476: </a> </span><span class="str2">Straightness, uprightness</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/17-26.htm">Proverbs 17:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/17-26.htm">Proverbs 17:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/17-26.htm">Proverbs 17:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/17-26.htm">Proverbs 17:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/17-26.htm">Proverbs 17:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/17-26.htm">Proverbs 17:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/17-26.htm">Proverbs 17:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/17-26.htm">Proverbs 17:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/17-26.htm">Proverbs 17:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/17-26.htm">Proverbs 17:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/17-26.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 17:26 Also to punish the righteous is not (Prov. 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