Proverbs 17:26
“Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Also to punish the just is not good,.... It is evil, and an abomination to the Lord, Pro 17:15. Evildoers indeed should…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Nor to strike ... - Better, and to strike the noble (in character rather than in rank) is against right. Compare Joh…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
In differences that happen between magistrates and subjects, and such differences often arise, 1. Let magistrates see to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Also beside other things that are "not good"; as "also" is used in Pro 19:2.
punish Lit. mulct, or (as R.V. marg.)…
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