NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon Also to punish`anash (aw-nash') to urge; by implication, to inflict a penalty, specifically, to fine -- amerce, condemn, punish, surely. the just tsaddiyq (tsad-deek') just -- just, lawful, righteous (man). is not good towb (tobe) good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun nor to strike nakah (naw-kaw') to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively) princes nadiyb (naw-deeb') voluntary, i.e. generous; hence, magnanimous; as noun, a grandee (sometimes a tyrant) -- free, liberal (things), noble, prince, willing (hearted). for equity yosher (yo'-sher) the right -- equity, meet, right, upright(-ness). Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible It is also not good to fine the righteous, Nor to strike the noble for their uprightness. King James Bible Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity. Holman Christian Standard Bible It is certainly not good to fine an innocent person or to beat a noble for his honesty. International Standard Version Furthermore, it isn't good to fine the righteous, or to beat an official because of his uprightness. NET Bible It is terrible to punish a righteous person, and to flog honorable men is wrong. Aramaic Bible in Plain English To harm the righteous is not good, neither to beat the righteous who speak correct things. GOD'S WORD® Translation To punish an innocent person is not good. To strike down noble people is not right. King James 2000 Bible Also, to punish the just is not good, nor to flog princes for their integrity. Links Proverbs 17:26Proverbs 17:26 NIV Proverbs 17:26 NLT Proverbs 17:26 ESV Proverbs 17:26 NASB Proverbs 17:26 KJV |
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