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30 There is no wisdom nor understanding
Nor counsel against Jehovah.

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30 There is no wisdom, nor understanding,
    nor counsel to oppose Yahweh.

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30 There is no wisdom,(A) no insight, no plan
    that can succeed against the Lord.(B)

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

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 28:16 Or, O prince that lackest understanding and art a great oppressor, He etc.

16 A ruler who lacks understanding is[a] a cruel oppressor,
    but those who hate unjust gain will have long[b] days.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 28:16 Hebrew “and”
  2. Proverbs 28:16 Or “prolong”

16 A tyrannical ruler practices extortion,
    but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.

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