World English Bible
"A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days."
— Proverbs 28:16, World English 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. ”
“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 who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him.
Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.