Verse (Click for Chapter) GOD'S WORD® Translation A leader without understanding taxes [his people] heavily, but those who hate unjust gain will live longer. American Standard Version The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. Berean Study Bible A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days. Douay-Rheims Bible A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days. English Revised Version The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. King James Bible The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. World English Bible A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days. Young's Literal Translation A leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions, Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days. Proverbs 28:16 Additional Translations ... Links Proverbs 28:16 NIVProverbs 28:16 NLT Proverbs 28:16 ESV Proverbs 28:16 NASB Proverbs 28:16 NKJV Proverbs 28:16 KJV |