Proverbs 28:16
World English Bible (WEB)
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
In context
14 Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
15 As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
17 A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support him.
18 Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
Proverbs 28:16 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
- KJV King James Version
- The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his 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.