Proverbs 28:16
“The prince that wanteth vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but he that hateth couetousnesse, shall prolong his dayes.”
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Proverbs 28:16 Context
14Happy is the man that feareth always: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into mischiefe. 15As a roaring lyon and a ranging beare: so is a wicked ruler ouer the poore people. 16The prince that wanteth vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but he that hateth couetousnesse, shall prolong his dayes. 17A man that doth violence to the blood of any person, shall flie to the pit, let no man stay him. 18Whoso walketh vprightly, shall be saued: but he that is peruerse in his wayes, shall fall at once.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 28:16
The prince that wanteth understanding [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
- King James Version
A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, {But} he who hates unjust gain will prolong {his} days.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; `But' he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.
- Basic English Bible
The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
- Darby Bible
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
- Webster's Bible
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
- World English Bible
A leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions, Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 28:16
28:16 Oppressor - The tyranny of a prince, is a manifest sign of folly. Prolong - By God's favour, the peace and satisfaction of his own mind, and the hearty love of his people.