Proverbs 17:26

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It is not good to punish the righteous or to strike nobles for their integrity.

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  • Prov 17:15 : 15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous—both are detestable to the Lord.
  • Prov 18:5 : 5 It is not good to show partiality to the wicked or to subvert the justice of the righteous.
  • Mic 5:1 : 1 But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come one for me to be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.
  • John 18:22 : 22 When Jesus said this, one of the officers standing nearby struck him with his hand, saying, 'Is this how you answer the high priest?'
  • Gen 18:25 : 25 'Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, treating the righteous and the wicked alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?'
  • 2 Sam 3:23-25 : 23 When Joab and all the soldiers who were with him arrived, they were told, 'Abner son of Ner came to the king, and the king sent him away in peace.' 24 So Joab went to the king and said, 'What have you done? Look, Abner came to you. Why did you let him go? Now he is gone!' 25 'You know Abner son of Ner! He came to deceive you and to learn about your comings and goings and everything you are doing.'
  • 2 Sam 3:39 : 39 Today I am weak, even though I am anointed king. These sons of Zeruiah are too harsh for me. May the LORD repay the evildoer according to his evil deeds.
  • 2 Sam 16:7-8 : 7 As he cursed, Shimei shouted, "Get out! Get out, you man of bloodshed, you worthless man! 8 The Lord has repaid you for all the bloodshed in the house of Saul, in whose place you have reigned. The Lord has given the kingdom into the hand of your son Absalom. You are now caught in your own evil, for you are a man of bloodshed."
  • 2 Sam 19:7 : 7 You love those who hate you and hate those who love you. You have made it clear today that commanders and servants mean nothing to you. I can see that if Absalom were alive today and all of us were dead, it would have pleased you.
  • Job 34:18-19 : 18 Is it right to say to a king, 'You are worthless,' or to nobles, 'You are wicked'? 19 God shows no partiality to princes and does not favor the rich over the poor, for they are all the work of His hands.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 18:5
    78%

    5It is not good to show partiality to the wicked or to subvert the justice of the righteous.

  • Job 34:17-18
    2 verses
    74%

    17Can one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn the righteous and mighty one?

    18Is it right to say to a king, 'You are worthless,' or to nobles, 'You are wicked'?

  • Prov 24:23-24
    2 verses
    73%

    23These also belong to the wise: showing partiality in judgment is not good.

    24Whoever says to the wicked, 'You are righteous,' the peoples will curse him, and the nations will denounce him.

  • Prov 17:13
    73%

    13If anyone returns evil for good, evil will never depart from their house.

  • Prov 17:7
    73%

    7Eloquent speech is not fitting for a fool; how much less deceitful speech for a ruler!

  • Prov 19:10
    73%

    10Luxury is not fitting for a fool, much less for a servant to rule over princes.

  • Eccl 7:20
    72%

    20Surely there is no one righteous on earth who always does good and never sins.

  • Prov 17:25
    72%

    25A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the mother who bore him.

  • Ps 141:5
    71%

    5Let a righteous person strike me—it is a kindness; let them rebuke me—it is oil on my head, which my head will not refuse. For my prayer is still against the deeds of the wicked.

  • Ps 125:3-4
    2 verses
    71%

    3For the scepter of the wicked will not rest on the land allotted to the righteous, so that the righteous will not put forth their hands to do wrong.

    4Do good, O LORD, to those who are good and to those who are upright in heart.

  • Prov 16:12
    71%

    12Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established by righteousness.

  • Job 31:3
    71%

    3Is it not disaster for the wicked and calamity for those who do evil?

  • Job 5:17
    71%

    17Behold, blessed is the one whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.

  • Prov 29:27
    71%

    27The righteous detest the unjust, and the wicked detest the upright.

  • Job 34:26
    71%

    26He strikes them down for their wickedness in a place where all can see.

  • Prov 11:17
    71%

    17A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel person brings trouble to his own flesh.

  • Prov 3:11
    71%

    11My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline, and do not be weary of His reproof.

  • Deut 25:2
    70%

    2If the guilty one deserves to be beaten, the judge will have him lie down and be struck before him, according to the severity of his crime, with a number of blows.

  • Prov 16:8
    70%

    8Better a little with righteousness than great income with injustice.

  • Gen 18:25
    70%

    25'Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, treating the righteous and the wicked alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?'

  • Prov 16:10
    70%

    10A decision is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not betray justice.

  • 1 Chr 16:21
    70%

    21He did not allow anyone to oppress them; for their sake, he rebuked kings,

  • Prov 19:18
    70%

    18Discipline your son while there is hope, and do not desire his death.

  • Prov 21:7
    70%

    7The violence of the wicked will sweep them away because they refuse to act justly.

  • Prov 23:13
    70%

    13Do not withhold discipline from a child; though you strike him with the rod, he will not die.

  • Prov 3:30
    70%

    30Do not accuse anyone for no reason, when they have done you no harm.

  • Prov 17:27
    70%

    27The one who holds back his words has knowledge, and the one who is calm in spirit is a person of understanding.

  • Prov 25:26
    70%

    26Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain is a righteous person who gives way before the wicked.

  • Prov 17:10-11
    2 verses
    70%

    10A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

    11A rebellious person seeks only evil, so a cruel messenger will be sent against them.

  • Prov 21:15
    70%

    15Justice brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.

  • Job 36:17
    70%

    17But you are full of the judgment on the wicked; justice and judgment take hold of you.

  • Prov 10:6
    70%

    6Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

  • Job 36:6
    70%

    6He does not keep the wicked alive but gives justice to the afflicted.

  • Isa 26:10
    70%

    10Though the wicked is shown favor, he does not learn righteousness; even in a land of uprightness, he acts unjustly and does not see the majesty of the LORD.

  • Lam 3:33
    70%

    33For He does not willingly afflict or grieve the children of men.

  • Job 34:12
    70%

    12Truly, God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice.

  • Ps 105:14
    70%

    14He allowed no one to oppress them; He rebuked kings on their account.

  • Prov 12:21
    70%

    21No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.

  • Prov 24:15
    70%

    15Do not lie in ambush, wicked person, at the house of the righteous; do not destroy their resting place.

  • Prov 19:2
    70%

    2Enthusiasm without knowledge is not good, and one who hurries makes wrong choices.

  • Job 35:8
    70%

    8Your wickedness affects only a person like yourself, and your righteousness only a child of humanity.

  • Isa 31:2
    70%

    2Yet He is wise and brings disaster; He does not take back His words. He will rise against the house of evildoers and against the help of those who practice wickedness.

  • Prov 26:4
    70%

    4Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will become like him yourself.

  • Prov 24:18
    70%

    18Otherwise, the LORD will see and disapprove, and He may turn His anger away from them.

  • Prov 17:15
    70%

    15Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous—both are detestable to the Lord.

  • Exod 23:6
    70%

    6Do not deny justice to your poor among you in their lawsuit.