King James Version
"The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days."
— Proverbs 28:16, King James Version
“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.”
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: 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.