Proverbs · מִשְׁלֵי

Proverbs 28:16

נָגִ֣יד חֲסַ֣ר תְּבוּנ֑וֹת וְרַב מַ֝עַשַּׁקּ֗וֹת שֹׂנֵ֥א בֶ֥צַע יַאֲרִֽיךְ יָמִֽים׃
nagiyd ḥasar tbvnvot vrab maʿashaqvot shoneʾ beṣaʿ yaʾariyk yamiym
King James Version (KJV)

The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

Modern English

A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

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