Proverbs 17:26-27 in English

²⁶ Also to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to smite the noble for their uprightness.

²⁷ He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

²⁶ It is not right to punish a righteous man, nor is it holy to plot against righteous princes.

²⁷ He that forbears to utter a hard word is discreet, and a patient man is wise.

²⁶ Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.

²⁷ He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

²⁶ Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.

²⁷ He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

²⁶ It is not right to punish a righteous man, nor is it holy to plot against righteous princes.

²⁷ He that forbears to utter a hard word is discreet, and a patient man is wise.

²⁶ Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to smite the noble for their uprightness.

²⁷ He that spareth his words hath knowledge: and he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

²⁶ It is not right to force someone who has done nothing wrong to pay a fine; it is wrong to punish good/respected people.

²⁷ Those who have good sense do not talk a lot, and those who ◄control their tempers/keep themselves from becoming very angry► are truly wise.

²⁶ It is not right to punish a righteous man, nor is it holy to plot against righteous princes.

²⁷ He that forbears to utter a hard word is discreet, and a patient man is wise.

²⁶ Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.

²⁷ He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

²⁶ Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.

²⁷ He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

²⁶ Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.

²⁷ He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

²⁶ To give punishment to the upright is not good, or to give blows to the noble for their righteousness.

²⁷ He who has knowledge says little: and he who has a calm spirit is a man of good sense.

²⁶ To punish a righteous man is not good, nor to strike nobles because of their uprightness.

²⁷ He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit.

²⁶ It is no good thing to do hurt to the just: nor to strike the prince, who judgeth right.

²⁷ He that setteth bounds to his words. is knowing and wise: and the man of understanding is of a precious spirit.

²⁶ It's not right to impose a fine on someone who's innocent or to flog good leaders for their honesty.

²⁷ If you're wise, you'll be careful what you say; and if you're sensible, you'll keep your temper.

²⁶ Surely it is not good to condemne the iust, nor that ye princes should smite such for equitie.

²⁷ Hee that hath knowledge, spareth his wordes, and a man of vnderstanding is of an excellent spirit.

²⁶ To punish also the righteous is not good, nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.

²⁷ He that spareth his words hath knowledge; and he that husbandeth his spirit is a man of discernment.

²⁶ Also to punish the just is not good, Nor to strike princes for equity.

²⁷ He that hath knowledge spareth his words: And a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

²⁶ To punish the just with a fine even is not good, nor to strike the noble -hearted for their equity.

²⁷ He that holdeth back his speeches hath knowledge; and he that is sparing of his spirit is a man of understanding.

²⁶ It is not right to punish a righteous man, Nor is it holy to plot against righteous princes.

²⁷ He that forbears to utter a hard word is discreet, And a patient man is wise.

²⁶ Moreover, to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to smite the noble for their equity.

²⁷ He that spareth his words is imbued with knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

²⁶ Also to punish the upright is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.

²⁷ He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

²⁶ Also, it is never good to punish the righteous person; neither is it good to flog noble men who have integrity.

²⁷ One who has knowledge uses few words and one with understanding is even-tempered.

²⁶ Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.

²⁷ He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

²⁶ Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.

²⁷ He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

²⁶ Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.

²⁷ He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

²⁶ Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.

²⁷ He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

²⁶ Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.

²⁷ He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

²⁶ It is not good to bring in harm to a just or rightwise man; neither to smite the prince that deemeth rightfully.

²⁷ He that measureth his words, is wise and prudent; and a learned man is of precious spirit.

²⁶ It is not good to bring in harm to a just man; neither to smite the prince that deemeth rightfully. (It is not good to harm the righteous; nor to strike the leader who ruleth rightfully.)

²⁷ He that measureth his words, is wise and prudent; and a learned man is of precious spirit. (He who measureth his words, is wise and prudent; and a learned person hath a precious spirit.)

²⁶ Also, to fine the righteous is not good, To smite nobles for uprightness.

²⁷ One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper is a man of understanding.