Proverbs 17:26

Berean Standard Bible

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

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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