Jewish Publication Society of America Version (JPS1917) - Proverbs 17:26 >

To punish also the righteous is not good, nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.

King James Version (KJV) - Proverbs 17:26 >

Also to punish the just [is] not good, [nor] to strike princes for equity.

Berean Study Bible (BSB) - Proverbs 17:26 >

It is surely not good to punish the innocent or to flog a noble for his honesty.