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Proverbs 28:16
A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:16 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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Proverbs 28:16 in other translations
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
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In context
13 He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that shall confess, and forsake them, shall obtain mercy.
14 Blessed is the man that is always fearful: but he that is hardened in mind shall fall into evil.
15 As a roaring lion, and a hungry bear, so is a wicked prince over the poor people.
16 A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.
17 A man that doth violence to the blood of a person, if he flee even to the pit, no man will stay him.
18 He that walketh uprightly, shall be saved: he that is perverse in his ways, shall fall at once.
19 He that tilleth his ground, shall be filled with bread: but he that followeth idleness, shall be filled with poverty.
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