Bible verse
A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:16 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 28.
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13 He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
14 Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
16 A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
17 A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.
18 He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
19 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
KJV
The prince that wanteth understanding [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
ASV
The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
ERV
The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Newsletter
A short reading and some honest encouragement, most weekday mornings — no noise, no selling, unsubscribe in one click.
Scripture quotations are from the Berean Standard Bible, which is free of copyright restrictions for use on websites. Read the full Bible on Great Faith.