SinaiProverbs 28:16
American Standard Version
The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
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Proverbs 28:16 in other translations
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment.
One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
Proverbs 28:16 in context
- 14Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
- 15As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, So is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
- 16The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
- 17A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
- 18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.