Verse (Click for Chapter) New International VersionA tyrannical ruler practices extortion, but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign. English Standard Version A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. Berean Study Bible A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days. King James Bible The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. New American Standard Bible A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. American Standard Version The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. Darby Bible Translation The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days. Douay-Rheims Bible A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days. English Revised Version The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. Young's Literal Translation A leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions, Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days. Links Proverbs 28:16 Bible HubProverbs 28:16 Bible Apps Proverbs 28:16 Open Bible |