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Also to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to flog officials for their integrity.
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The Evil of Punishing Goodness
Commentators unanimously affirm that this verse condemns the perversion of justice. It is fundamentally wrong to punish the righteous, whether through fines, physical punishment, or even simple criticism for doing their duty. Scholars clarify that the term 'noble' here refers to people of upright character, not necessarily high social rank.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Nor to strike... — Better, and to strike the noble (in character rather than in rank) is against right. ().
19th Century
Anglican
Also—among other evil things. The subject of the perversion of justice is again taken up.
To punish—especi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Also to punish the just [is] not good It is evil, and an abomination to the Lord, (Proverbs 17:15) . Evi…
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It is very wrong to find fault for doing what is duty.
