Proverbs 17:26
New Living Translation
26 It is wrong to punish the godly for being good
or to flog leaders for being honest.
Proverbs 17:26
Living Bible
26 How shortsighted to fine the godly for being good! And to punish nobles for being honest!
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Proverbs 18:5
New Living Translation
5 It is not right to acquit the guilty
or deny justice to the innocent.
Proverbs 18:5
Living Bible
5 It is wrong for a judge to favor the wicked and condemn the innocent.
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Proverbs 21:8
New Living Translation
8 The guilty walk a crooked path;
the innocent travel a straight road.
Proverbs 21:8
Living Bible
8 A man is known by his actions.[a] An evil man lives an evil life; a good man lives a godly life.
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- Proverbs 21:8 A man is known by his actions, implied.
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