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Proverbs 17:26

King James Version (KJV)
Adam Clarke
Bible Commentary

Nor to strike princes for equity - To fall out with the ruler of the people, and to take off his head under pretense of his not being a just or equitable governor, is unjust. To kill a king on the ground of justice is a most dreadful omen to any land. Where was it ever done, that it promoted the public prosperity? No experiment of this kind has ever yet succeeded, howsoever worthless the king might be.

Albert Barnes
Notes on the Whole Bible

Nor to strike … - Better, and to strike the noble (in character rather than in rank) is against right. Compare John 18:28.