Proverbs 28:16

Tree of Life Version

An oppressive leader lacks judgment. One who hates unjust gain will prolong his life.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:10

The young men who had grown up with him spoke to him saying: “Thus you should say to these people who spoke to you saying ‘Your father made our yoke heavy, but you, make it lighter on 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 counsel of the young men, saying, “My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add to your yoke; my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.”

Nehemiah 5:15

The earlier governors, those preceding me, placed heavy burdens on the people, and took bread and wine from them, in addition to forty shekels of silver. Their attendants also lorded over the people. But I did not do so, out of fear of God.

Exodus 18:21

But you should seek out capable men out of all the people—men who fear God, men of truth, who hate bribery. Appoint them to be rulers over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.

Proverbs 15:27

One greedy for gain troubles his household, but whoever hates bribes will live.

Ecclesiastes 10:16

Oy to you, O land, when your king is a youth and your princes feast in the morning.

Ecclesiastes 4:1

Again I looked and saw all the oppressions that are done under the sun, and behold, I saw the tears of the oppressed, but they have no comforter. Power is in the hand of their oppressors, but they had no comforter.

Isaiah 3:12

My people! Children are their oppressors and women rule over them. My people! Your guides mislead you and destroy the way of your paths.

Amos 4:1

Hear this word, you cows of Bashan, who are on Samaria’s hill, who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, who say to their masters: “Bring, so we may drink.”