Strong's Lexicon A leader נָגִ֗יד (nā·ḡîḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 5057: 1) leader, ruler, captain, prince 1a) ruler, prince 1b) prince-overseer 1c) ruler (in other capacities) 1d) princely things who lacks חֲסַ֣ר (ḥă·sar) Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 2638: 1) in need of, lacking, needy, in want of understanding תְּ֭בוּנוֹת (tə·ḇū·nō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's Hebrew 8394: 1) understanding, intelligence 1a) the act of understanding 1a1) skill 1b) the faculty of understanding 1b1) intelligence, understanding, insight 1c) the object of knowledge 1d) teacher (personification) [is] also a great וְרַ֥ב (wə·raḇ) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 7227: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly n m 2) captain, chief oppressor, מַעֲשַׁקּ֑וֹת (ma·‘ă·šaq·qō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's Hebrew 4642: 1) extortionate deed, extortion but he who hates (שֹׂ֥נֵא) (śō·nê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 8130: 1) to hate, be hateful 1a) (Qal) to hate 1a1) of man 1a2) of God 1a3) hater, one hating, enemy (participle) (subst) 1b) (Niphal) to be hated 1c) (Piel) hater (participle) 1c1) of persons, nations, God, wisdom dishonest profit בֶ֝֗צַע (ḇe·ṣa‘) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 1215: 1) profit, unjust gain, gain (profit) acquired by violence will prolong יַאֲרִ֥יךְ (ya·’ă·rîḵ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 748: 1) to be long, prolong 1a) (Qal) to be long 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to prolong (days) 1b2) to make long (tent cords) 1b3) to grow long, continue long [his] days. יָמִֽים׃ (yā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 3117: 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleA leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days. Young's Literal Translation A leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions, Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days. Holman Christian Standard Bible A leader who lacks understanding is very oppressive, but one who hates dishonest profit prolongs his life. New American Standard Bible A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, [But] he who hates unjust gain will 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. Parallel Verses New International Version A tyrannical ruler practices extortion, but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign. New Living Translation A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people, but one who hates corruption will have a long life. English Standard Version A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. New American Standard Bible A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, But he who hates unjust gain will 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible A leader who lacks understanding is very oppressive, but one who hates dishonest profit prolongs his life. International Standard Version A Commander-in-Chief who is a cruel oppressor lacks understanding, but whoever hates unjust gain will live longer. NET Bible The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. American Standard Version The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; 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. Young's Literal Translation A leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions, Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days. Cross References Ecclesiastes 10:16 Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning! Isaiah 3:12 As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths. Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 28:15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. Proverbs 28:14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. Proverbs 28:13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. Proverbs 28:17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. Proverbs 28:18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. Proverbs 28:19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. Jump to Previous Covetousness Desire Enjoy Gain Great Hates Hateth Ill-Gotten Intelligence Judgment Lacks Life Multiplieth Oppressions Oppressor Prince Profit Prolong Ruler Sense Tyrannical Understanding Unjust Void WantethJump to Next Covetousness Desire Enjoy Gain Great Hates Hateth Ill-Gotten Intelligence Judgment Lacks Life Multiplieth Oppressions Oppressor Prince Profit Prolong Ruler Sense Tyrannical Understanding Unjust Void WantethLinks Proverbs 28:16 NIVProverbs 28:16 NLT Proverbs 28:16 ESV Proverbs 28:16 NASB Proverbs 28:16 KJV Proverbs 28:16 Bible Apps Proverbs 28:16 Parallel Proverbs 28:16 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 28:16 Chinese Bible Proverbs 28:16 French Bible Proverbs 28:16 German Bible Proverbs 28:16 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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