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


In Context

13 He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

14 Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord , but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked man ruling over a helpless people.

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

17 A man tormented by the guilt of murder will be a fugitive till death; let no one support him.

18 He whose walk is blameless is kept safe, but he whose ways are perverse will suddenly fall.

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 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 English Revised 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 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.