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Proverbs 17:26–27

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Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
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From verse 26

  1. Proverbs 17:15Rank 1 from verse 26
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    15He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the Lord.

  2. Proverbs 18:5Rank 2 from verse 26
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    5It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

  3. John 18:22Rank 3 from verse 26
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    22And 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?

  4. Job 34:18–19Rank 4 from verse 26
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    18Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?

    19How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.

  5. 2 Samuel 3:39Rank 5 from verse 26
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    39And 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.

  6. Genesis 18:25Rank 6 from verse 26
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    25That 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?

  7. Micah 5:1Rank 7 from verse 26
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    1NOW 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.

  8. 2 Samuel 16:7–8Rank 8 from verse 26
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    7And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Come out, come out, thou bloody man, and thou man of Belial:

    8The Lord hath returned upon thee all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose stead thou hast reigned; and the Lord hath delivered the kingdom into the hand of Absalom thy son: and, behold, thou art taken in thy mischief, because thou art a bloody man.

  9. 2 Samuel 19:7Rank 9 from verse 26
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    7Now 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.

  10. 2 Samuel 3:23–25Rank 10 from verse 26
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    23When 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.

    24Then Joab came to the king, and said, What hast thou done? behold, Abner came unto thee; why is it that thou hast sent him away, and he is quite gone?

    25Thou knowest Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive thee, and to know thy going out and thy coming in, and to know all that thou doest.

From verse 27

  1. James 3:18Rank 1 from verse 27
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    18And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

  2. James 1:19Rank 2 from verse 27
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    19Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

  3. Proverbs 10:19Rank 3 from verse 27
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    19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

  4. Proverbs 14:29Rank 4 from verse 27
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    29He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

  5. Proverbs 15:28Rank 5 from verse 27
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    28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

  6. James 3:2Rank 6 from verse 27
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    2For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

  7. Ecclesiastes 9:17Rank 7 from verse 27
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    17The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.

  8. Proverbs 16:32Rank 8 from verse 27
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    32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

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Proverbs 17:26

COMBINED MEANING

punish

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To inflict a penalty, suffering, loss, or correction for an offense or fault.

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COMBINED MEANING

good

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Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.

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COMBINED MEANING

strike

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1. To hit, smite, or make forceful contact, including striking off or through. 2. To apply something by a striking motion. 3. To strike hands: to clasp hands in pledge or surety.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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equity

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Justice, uprightness, or fairness in judgment or dealing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Proverbs 17:27

COMBINED MEANING

spareth

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Spares: refrains from harming, punishing, using, or destroying; saves, preserves, allows, or uses frugally.

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words

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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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understanding

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1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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spirit

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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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17:25A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.

17:26Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.

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17:27He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

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17:28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

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