Graphic Bible · Scene 26 of 28

A man raises a stop palm between a tense official and a composed adult in fine linen.
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Proverbs 17:26

Punishing Upright People Is Not Good

Peace at the Table, Faithful Friends, and Restrained Words · Proverbs 17

Story guide: A raised empty palm interrupts a threatening gesture, giving restraint a place before unjust punishment.

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26It is also not good to punish a righteous man, nor to strike nobles for their uprightness.

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