Proverbs 28:16

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; [But] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

Proverbs 28:16 — American Standard Version

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Context — Proverbs 28

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13He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

14Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

15[As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, [So is] a wicked ruler over a poor people.

16The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; [But] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

17A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.

18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in [his] ways shall fall at once.

19He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.

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