Proverbs 17:25-26
New International Version
25 A foolish son brings grief to his father
and bitterness to the mother who bore him.(A)
26 If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good,(B)
surely to flog honest officials is not right.
Proverbs 17:25-26
King James Version
25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
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Proverbs 17:25-26
New King James Version
25 A (A)foolish son is a grief to his father,
And bitterness to her who bore him.
26 Also, to punish the righteous is not good,
Nor to strike princes for their uprightness.
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