Proverbs 17:26
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
26 To impose a fine on the innocent is not right
or to flog the noble for their integrity.(A)
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 18:5
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
5 It is not right to be partial to the guilty
or to subvert the innocent in judgment.(A)
Proverbs 18:5
New Living Translation
5 It is not right to acquit the guilty
or deny justice to the innocent.
Proverbs 21:8
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
8 The way of the guilty is crooked,
but the conduct of the pure is right.
Proverbs 21:8
New Living Translation
8 The guilty walk a crooked path;
the innocent travel a straight road.
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