American Standard Version
"The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; Buthe that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. "
— Proverbs 28:16, American Standard Version
“The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.”
“A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.”
“The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.”
“A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.”
“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.”
“The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.”
He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
Asa roaring lion, and a ranging bear, So isa wicked ruler over a poor people.
The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; Buthe that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.