Proverbs 28:16
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
In context
14 Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
16 A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
17 A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.
18 He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
Proverbs 28:16 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
- KJV King James Version
- The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
- WEB World English Bible
- A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions, Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.