Verse Comparison: Proverbs 28:16
American Standard Version
The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; `But' he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Amplified® Bible
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.
Contemporary English Version
A heartless leader is a fool, but anyone who refuses to get rich by cheating others will live a long time.
Darby English Version
The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
Good News Bible
A ruler without good sense will be a cruel tyrant. One who hates dishonesty will rule a long time.
King James Version
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
New American Standard Bible
A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, {But} he who hates unjust gain will prolong {his} days.
New International Version
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment,
but he who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long life.
New King James Version
A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor,
But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A leader who greatly oppresses lacks understanding, But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
Revised Standard Version
A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor; but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
Young's Literal Translation
A leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions, Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days.
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