Proverbs 17:26–27
Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
Also to punish the iust is not good, nor to strike princes for equitie.
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
*‖He that hath knowledge, spareth his words: and a man of vnderstanding is of an excellent spirit.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, a coole spirit.
- *Cross-referenceIam. 1.19.
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From verse 26
- Proverbs 17:15Rank 1 from verse 26
- Proverbs 18:5Rank 2 from verse 26
- John 18:22Rank 3 from verse 26
- Job 34:18–19Rank 4 from verse 26
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.
18 Is it fit to say to a King, Thou art wicked? and to Princes, Ye are vngodly?
19*How much lesse to him that accepteth not the persons of Princes, nor regardeth the rich more then the poore? for they all are the woorke of his hands.
- 2 Samuel 3:39Rank 5 from verse 26
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.
39And I am this day †weake, though anointed King, and these men the sonnes of Zeruiah be too hard for me: the LORD shall reward the doer of euill, according to his wickednesse.
- Genesis 18:25Rank 6 from verse 26
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?
25That be farre from thee, to do after this maner, to slay the righteous with the wicked, and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be farre from thee: Shall not the Iudge of all the earth doe right?
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.
1¶ Now gather thy selfe in troupes, O daughter of troupes: he hath laid siege against vs: they shal smite the Iudge of Israel with a rod vpon the cheeke.
- 2 Samuel 16:7–8Rank 8 from verse 26
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.
7And thus said Shimei when hee cursed, Come out, come out thou †bloody man, and thou man of Belial:
8The LORD hath returned vpon thee all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose stead thou hast raigned, and the LORD hath deliuered the kingdome into the hand of Absalom thy sonne: and †behold, thou art taken to thy mischiefe, because thou art a bloody man.
- 2 Samuel 19:7Rank 9 from verse 26
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.
7Now therefore arise, goe foorth, and speake †comfortably vnto thy seruants: for I sweare by the LORD, if thou goe not forth, there wil not tarie one with thee this night, and that will be worse vnto thee then all the euill that befell thee from thy youth vntill now.
- 2 Samuel 3:23–25Rank 10 from verse 26
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.
23When Ioab and all the host that was with him, were come, they told Ioab, saying, Abner the sonne of Ner came to the king, and he hath sent him away, and he is gone in peace.
24Then Ioab came to the king, and said, What hast thou done? behold, Abner came vnto thee, why is it that thou hast sent him away, & he is quite gone?
25Thou knowest Abner the sonne of Ner, that he came to deceiue thee, and to know thy going out, and thy comming in, & to know all that thou doest.
From verse 27
- James 3:18Rank 1 from verse 27
- James 1:19Rank 2 from verse 27
- Proverbs 10:19Rank 3 from verse 27
- Proverbs 14:29Rank 4 from verse 27
- Proverbs 15:28Rank 5 from verse 27
- Ecclesiastes 9:17Rank 7 from verse 27
- Proverbs 16:32Rank 8 from verse 27
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Proverbs 17:26
To inflict a penalty, suffering, loss, or correction for an offense or fault.
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Right, righteous, upright, equitable, lawful, or fair.
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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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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
Rulers, chiefs, or persons of high rank and authority.
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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.
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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
Understanding or awareness gained by knowing; recognition; what is known.
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Spares: refrains from harming, punishing, using, or destroying; saves, preserves, allows, or uses frugally.
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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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understanding
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.
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Of surpassing worth, goodness, or quality.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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.
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25A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
25*A foolish sonne is a griefe to his father, & bitternes to her that bare him.
26Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
26Also to punish the iust is not good, nor to strike princes for equitie.
Selected passage27He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
27*‖He that hath knowledge, spareth his words: and a man of vnderstanding is of an excellent spirit.
Selected passage28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
28*Euen a foole, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips, is esteemed a man of vnderstanding.