Proverbs 28:16
King James Version (KJV)
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
In context
14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
Proverbs 28:16 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his 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.