Proverbs 17:26
King James Version
Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
Proverbs 17:26 in context
Proverbs 17:24
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:25
A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
Proverbs 17:27
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.