Proverbs 28:16 | |
NASB: A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, [But] he who hates unjust gain will prolong [his] days. (NASB ©1995) GWT: A leader without understanding taxes [his people] heavily, but those who hate unjust gain will live longer. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. ASV: The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. BBE: 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. DBY: The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. JPS: The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. WBS: The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. WEB: A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days. YLT: A leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions, Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days. | |
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