Proverbs 17:26
World English Bible
26 Also to punish the righteous is not good,
nor to flog officials for their integrity.
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 18:5
World English Bible
5 To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good,
nor to deprive the innocent of justice.
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 21:8
World English Bible
8 The way of the guilty is devious,
but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
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.
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