16The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.


In Context

13 He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

16 The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

17 A man that is laden with the blood of any person shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.

18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

Proverbs 28:16 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

28:16The prince that wanteth understanding [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

28:16A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment, but he who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long life.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

28:16A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

28:16The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:16The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:16The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:16A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

28:16A leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions, Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

28:16The prince that wants understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hates covetousness shall prolong his days.