Proverbs 28:16
King James VersionSource notes
“The prince that wanteth understanding also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong days.”
Context
13He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh shall have mercy.
14Happy the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16The prince that wanteth understanding also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong days.
17A man that doeth violence to the blood of person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but perverse ways shall fall at once.
19He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain shall have poverty enough.