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Proverbs 28:16
NIV:  A tyrannical ruler practices extortion, but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.
NAS:  A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
KJV:  The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
GWT:  A leader without understanding taxes [his people] heavily, but those who hate unjust gain will live longer.
ASV:  The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
BBE:  The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.
DBY:  The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
DRB:  A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.
WBS:  The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
WEB:  A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
YLT:  A leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions, Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days.

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