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) -
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“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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