Proverbs 28:16 - Tree of Life Version An oppressive leader lacks judgment. One who hates unjust gain will prolong his life. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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 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!
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.”
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.
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.
One greedy for gain troubles his household, but whoever hates bribes will live.
Oy to you, O land, when your king is a youth and your princes feast in the morning.
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.
My people! Children are their oppressors and women rule over them. My people! Your guides mislead you and destroy the way of your paths.
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.”