26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
26 If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good, surely to flog honest officials is not right.
26 To impose a fine on a righteous man is not good, nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.
26 It's wrong to penalize good behavior, or make good citizens pay for the crimes of others.
26 Also, to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to strike princes for their uprightness.
26 It is wrong to punish the godly for being good or to flog leaders for being honest.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 17:26
Commentary on Proverbs 17:26
(Read Proverbs 17:26)
It is very wrong to find fault for doing what is duty.