Proverbs 17:26

To punish the innocent, and to smite the princes that give true judgment, are both evil.

Proverbs 17:15

The LORD hateth as well him that justifieth the ungodly, as him that condemneth the innocent.

Proverbs 18:5

It is not good to regard the person of the ungodly, or to put back the righteous in judgment.

Genesis 18:25

That be far from thee, that thou shouldest do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked, and that the righteous should be as the wicked: that be far from thee. Should not the Judge of all the world do according to right?"

2 Samuel 3:23-25

When Joab and all the host that was with him were come, men told Joab, saying, "Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he hath sent him away that he is gone in peace."

2 Samuel 3:39

And I am this day tender, though I be anointed king. And these men the sons of Zeruiah be too strong for me to rule. But the LORD reward the doer of evil, according to his wickedness."

2 Samuel 16:7-8

And thus said this Shimei as he cursed, "Come forth, come forth thou blood shedder and thou unthrifty man!

2 Samuel 19:7

Now therefore up and come out, and speak kindly unto thy servants, I swear by the LORD, except thou come out, there will not tarry one man with thee this night. And that will be worse unto thee, than all the evil that fell on thee from thine youth unto this hour."

Job 34:18-19

For he is even the same, that knoweth the rebellious kings, and sayeth to princes,

Micah 5:1

After that shalt thou be robbed thyself, O thou robber's daughter: they shall lay siege against us, and smite the judge of Israel with a rod upon the cheek.

John 18:22

When he had thus spoken, one of the ministers which stood by, smote Jesus on the face saying, "Answerest thou the high priest so?"

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

To punish

Proverbs 17:15
The LORD hateth as well him that justifieth the ungodly, as him that condemneth the innocent.
Proverbs 18:5
It is not good to regard the person of the ungodly, or to put back the righteous in judgment.
Genesis 18:25
That be far from thee, that thou shouldest do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked, and that the righteous should be as the wicked: that be far from thee. Should not the Judge of all the world do according to right?"

To strike

2 Samuel 3:23
When Joab and all the host that was with him were come, men told Joab, saying, "Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he hath sent him away that he is gone in peace."
2 Samuel 16:7
And thus said this Shimei as he cursed, "Come forth, come forth thou blood shedder and thou unthrifty man!
2 Samuel 19:7
Now therefore up and come out, and speak kindly unto thy servants, I swear by the LORD, except thou come out, there will not tarry one man with thee this night. And that will be worse unto thee, than all the evil that fell on thee from thine youth unto this hour."
Job 34:18
For he is even the same, that knoweth the rebellious kings, and sayeth to princes,
Micah 5:1
After that shalt thou be robbed thyself, O thou robber's daughter: they shall lay siege against us, and smite the judge of Israel with a rod upon the cheek.
John 18:22
When he had thus spoken, one of the ministers which stood by, smote Jesus on the face saying, "Answerest thou the high priest so?"

General references

Job 34:18
For he is even the same, that knoweth the rebellious kings, and sayeth to princes,
Jeremiah 37:18
Moreover, Jeremiah said unto king Zedekiah, "What have I offended against thee, against thy servants or against this people, that ye have caused me to be put in prison?