Proverbs 28:16 Β· KJV
"The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days."
King James Version
What does Proverbs 28:16 mean? βPassage Context
14Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
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