Proverbs 28:16

 

“The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.”

King James Version (KJV)

 

 

Other Translations of Proverbs 28:16

“The prince that wanteth vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but he that hateth couetousnesse, shall prolong his dayes.”
King James Version (1611) - View original scan of Proverbs chapter 28
 

“A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, {But} he who hates unjust gain will prolong {his} days.”
New American Standard Version (1995)
 

“The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; `But' he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.”
American Standard Version (1901)
 

“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.”
Basic English Bible
 

“The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.”
Darby Bible
 

“A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days. ”
Douay Rheims Bible
 

“The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. ”
Webster's Bible
 

“A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.”
World English Bible
 

“A leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions, Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days.”
Youngs Literal Bible
 

“ The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.”
Jewish Publication Society Bible
 


 


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