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


In Context

13 He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

14 Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

15 As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

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

17 A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him.

18 Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

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 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 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.