Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
LXX2012

Proverbs 17:26

[It is] not right to punish a righteous man, nor [is it] holy to plot against righteous princes.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
[It is] not right to punish a righteous man, nor [is it] holy to plot against righteous princes.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.
World English Bible

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