Verse Comparison: Proverbs 28:16

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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.

Darby English Version
The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.

King James Version
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall 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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