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30 No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel
    can avail against the Lord.(A)

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30 No wisdom, insight, or counsel
    can prevail[a] against the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:30 The Heb. lacks can prevail

16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
    but one who hates unjust gain will enjoy a long life.

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16 A Commander-in-Chief[a] who is a cruel oppressor lacks understanding,
    but whoever hates unjust gain will live longer.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 28:16 Lit. Nagid; i.e. a senior officer entrusted with dual roles of operational oversight and administrative authority
  2. Proverbs 28:16 Lit. will lengthen his days