Also. — Among other evil things. The subject of perversion of justice is again taken up.
To punish. — Especially by fining.
To strike — i.e., scourge. (Comp. Deuteronomy 25:1-3.)
For equity — i.e., when they have acted uprightly.
Related Commentaries of Proverbs 17:26
Proverbs 17:26
26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.