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Proverbs 28:16
World English Bible
Proverbs 28:16
World English Bible
16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment.
One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
Proverbs 28:16
International Standard Version
Proverbs 28:16
International Standard Version
16 A Commander-in-Chief[a] who is a cruel oppressor lacks understanding,
but whoever hates unjust gain will live longer.[b]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:16 Lit. Nagid; i.e. a senior officer entrusted with dual roles of operational oversight and administrative authority
- Proverbs 28:16 Lit. will lengthen his days
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