Proverbs 17:26

It is surely not good to punish the innocent or to flog a noble for his honesty.

Cross References (10)

  • Proverbs 17:15 (8)

    Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous—both are detestable to the LORD.

  • Proverbs 18:5 (7)

    Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.

  • John 18:22 (5)

    When Jesus had said this, one of the officers standing nearby slapped Him in the face and said, “Is this how You answer

  • Job 34:18–19 (4)

    who says to kings, ‘You are worthless!’ and to nobles, ‘You are wicked,’

  • 2 Samuel 3:39 (3)

    And I am weak this day, though anointed as king, and these men, the sons of Zeruiah, are too fierce for me. May the LORD

  • Micah 5:1 (3)

    Now, O daughter of troops, mobilize your troops; for a siege is laid against us! With a rod they will strike the cheek o

  • Genesis 18:25 (3)

    Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are tr

  • 2 Samuel 3:23–25 (2)

    When Joab and all his troops arrived, he was informed, “Abner son of Ner came to see the king, who sent him on his way i

  • 2 Samuel 16:7–8 (2)

    And as he yelled curses, Shimei said, “Get out, get out, you worthless man of bloodshed!

  • 2 Samuel 19:7 (2)

    Now therefore get up! Go out and speak comfort to your servants, for I swear by the LORD that if you do not go out, not