NET Bible
"The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days."
— Proverbs 28:16, NET Bible
“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.”
“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.”
The one who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy.
Blessed is the one who is always cautious, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into evil.
Like a roaring lion or a roving bear, so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
The one who is tormented by the murder of another will flee to the pit; let no one support him.
The one who walks blamelessly will be delivered, but whoever is perverse in his ways will fall at once.
The one who works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases daydreams will have his fill of poverty.