Proverbs 28:16
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28:16The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom,45
but the one who hates46 unjust gain will prolong his days.
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- 45 Heb “A prince lacking of understanding [is] also a great oppressor” (both , similar) The last clause, “and a great oppressor,” appears to modify “the prince.” There is little difference in meaning, only in emphasis. The has “lacks income” (reading תְּבוּאוֹת [tévu’ot] instead of תְּבוּנוֹת [tévunot]). C. H. Toy (Proverbs [], ) suggests deleting the word for “prince” altogether, but this emendation is gratuitous.
- 46 This follows the Qere reading of the participle which is singular (as opposed to the plural). The implication is that this one is also a ruler, paralleling the first half. But since he “hates” (= rejects) unjust gain he will extend [his] days, meaning he will enjoy a long and happy life (cf. , , ).
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
A tyrannical ruler practices extortion,
but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
A leader who lacks understanding
is very oppressive,
but one who hates dishonest profit
prolongs his life.
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NLTNew Living Translation
A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people,
but one who hates corruption will have a long life.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
but those who hate unjust gain will have long days.
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KJV 1900King James Version
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor:
But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
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