Proverbs 17:26
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 17
“Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.”Proverbs 17:26
What Does Proverbs 17:26 Mean?
Proverbs 17:26 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 17, verse 26 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 17:26 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 17:15“He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.”Proverbs 18:5“It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.”John 18:22“And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?”Job 34:18“Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?”Genesis 18:25“That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?”2 Samuel 3:39“And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah be too hard for me: the LORD shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness.”Micah 5:1“Now gather thyself in troops, O daughter of troops: he hath laid siege against us: they shall smite the judge of Israel with a rod upon the cheek.”2 Samuel 3:23“When Joab and all the host that was with him were come, they told Joab, saying, Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he hath sent him away, and he is gone in peace.”2 Samuel 16:7“And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Come out, come out, thou bloody man, and thou man of Belial:”2 Samuel 19:7“Now therefore arise, go forth, and speak comfortably unto thy servants: for I swear by the LORD, if thou go not forth, there will not tarry one with thee this night: and that will be worse unto thee than all the evil that befell thee from thy youth until now.”Jeremiah 37:18“Moreover Jeremiah said unto king Zedekiah, What have I offended against thee, or against thy servants, or against this people, that ye have put me in prison?”Nehemiah 5:9“Also I said, It is not good that ye do: ought ye not to walk in the fear of our God because of the reproach of the heathen our enemies?”
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