Proverbs 28:14-16
New King James Version
14 Happy is the man who is always reverent,
But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a great (C)oppressor,
But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:14-16
English Standard Version
14 Blessed is the one who (A)fears the Lord[a] always,
but whoever (B)hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
15 Like (C)a roaring lion or (D)a charging bear
is (E)a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 A ruler who (F)lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:14 Hebrew lacks the Lord
Proverbs 28:14-16
The Voice
14 Happy is the one who always fears the Lord,
but the person who hardens his heart to God falls into misfortune.
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear,
so is a wicked man ruling over an impoverished people.
16 A leader who lacks intelligence cruelly oppresses the people,
but one who hates corruption will prosper and live a long life.
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