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Proverbs 17:24-26
International Standard Version
Proverbs 17:24-26
International Standard Version
24 A person with understanding has wisdom as his objective,
but a fool looks only[a] to earthly goals.
25 A foolish son brings grief to his father
and bitterness to his mother.[b]
26 Furthermore, it isn’t good to fine the righteous,
or to beat an official because of his uprightness.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:24 The Heb. lacks only
- Proverbs 17:25 Lit. to the one who bore him
Proverbs 17:24-26
New International Version
Proverbs 17:24-26
New International Version
24 A discerning person keeps wisdom in view,
but a fool’s eyes(A) wander to the ends of the earth.
25 A foolish son brings grief to his father
and bitterness to the mother who bore him.(B)
26 If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good,(C)
surely to flog honest officials is not right.
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