Proverbs 28:16
A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Related passages
From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, grouped by the word they explain.
- prince
- 1 Kings 12:10, 14; Nehemiah 5:15; Ecclesiastes 4:1; Isaiah 3:12; Amos 4:1
- he that
- Exodus 18:21; Isaiah 33:15, 16; Jeremiah 22:15–17