Mishle 17:25-27

Orthodox Jewish Bible

²⁵A ben kesil is a ka’as (grief) to aviv (his father), and bitterness to her that bore him.

²⁶Also to punish the tzaddik is not tov, nor to flog officials for their yashar (uprightness, integrity).

²⁷He that hath da’as spareth his words, and an ish tevunah (man of understanding) is of a calm ruach.

Proverbs 17:25-27

New International Version

²⁵A foolish son brings grief to his father
and bitterness to the mother who bore him.^(A)

²⁶If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good,^(B)
surely to flog honest officials is not right.

²⁷The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint,^(C)
and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.^(D)

Orthodox Jewish Bible (OJB)

New International Version (NIV)