Catholic Public Domain Version
"A leader destitute of prudence will oppress many through false accusations. But whoever hates avarice shall prolong his days. "
— Proverbs 28:16, Catholic Public Domain Version
“The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.”
“The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; Buthe 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.”
Whoever hides his crimes will not be guided. But whoever will have confessed and abandoned them shall overtake mercy.
Blessed is the man who is ever fearful. Yet truly, whoever is hardened in mind will fall into evil.
An impious leader over a poor people is like a roaring lion and a hungry bear.
A leader destitute of prudence will oppress many through false accusations. But whoever hates avarice shall prolong his days.
A man who slanders the blood of a life, even if he flees to the pit, no one will tolerate him.
Whoever walks simply shall be saved. Whoever is perverse in his steps will fall all at once.
Whoever works his land shall be satisfied with bread. But whoever pursues leisure will be filled with need.