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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