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.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:10

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.

1 Kings 12:14

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.”

Nehemiah 5:15

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.

Exodus 18:21

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.

Proverbs 15:27

Those greedy for unjust gain make trouble for their households, but those who hate bribes will live.

Ecclesiastes 10:16

Alas for you, O land, when your king is a child and your princes feast in the morning!

Ecclesiastes 4:1

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.

Isaiah 3:12

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.

Amos 4:1

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!”