Proverbs 17:26 meaning and explanation
It is surely not good to punish the innocent or to flog a noble for his honesty.
Proverbs 17:26, Berean Standard Bible
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This saying in Proverbs 17 comes from a wisdom teacher who observes how justice works in daily life. It names two wrongs: punishing someone who has done nothing wrong, and flogging a person of standing because he acted honestly.
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