Proverbs 28:16
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
In other versions
The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; `But' he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
ASV
The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.
BBE
The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
DBY
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
WEB
A leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions, Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days.
YLT
The prince that wants understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hates covetousness shall prolong his days.
ENG
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
WBT
A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
BSB
In context
14Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.