Proverbs 28:16

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

Translations

A ruler who lacks understanding is [like a wicked one] a great oppressor, but he who hates covetousness {and} unjust gain shall prolong his days.

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

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.

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

A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

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

Al prìncipe que es gran opresor le falta entendimiento,
pero el que odia las ganancias injustas prolongará sus dìas.

Among leaders who lack insight, abuse abounds,
but for one who hates corruption, the future is bright.

A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, {But} he who hates unjust gain will prolong {his} days.

Al prìncipe que es gran opresor le falta entendimiento,
Pero el que odia las ganancias injustas prolongará sus dìas.

The ruler who lacks judgment is a great tyrant. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

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

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