Proverbs 28:16 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but one who hates unjust gain will enjoy a long life. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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. American Standard Version (1901) The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. Common English Bible A prince without understanding is a cruel oppressor, but one who hates unjust gain will live long. Catholic Public Domain Version A leader destitute of prudence will oppress many through false accusations. But whoever hates avarice shall prolong his days. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days. |
The young men who had grown up with him said to him, “Thus you should say to this people who spoke to you, ‘Your father made our yoke heavy, but you must lighten it for us’; thus you should say to them, ‘My little finger is thicker than my father’s loins.
and spoke to them according to the advice of the young men, “My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add to your yoke; my father disciplined you with whips, but I will discipline you with scorpions.”
The former governors who were before me laid heavy burdens on the people and took food and wine from them, besides forty shekels of silver. Even their servants lorded it over the people. But I did not do so because of the fear of God.
You should also look for able men among all the people, men who fear God, are trustworthy, and hate dishonest gain; set them as officers over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.
Those greedy for unjust gain make trouble for their households, but those who hate bribes will live.
Alas for you, O land, when your king is a child and your princes feast in the morning!
Again I saw all the oppressions that are practiced under the sun. Look, the tears of the oppressed—with no one to comfort them! On the side of their oppressors there was power—with no one to comfort them.
My people—their oppressors extort them, and creditors rule over them. O my people, your leaders mislead you and confuse the course of your paths.
Hear this word, you cows of Bashan who are on Mount Samaria, who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, who say to their husbands, “Bring something to drink!”