“The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.”
Proverbs 28:16 (KJV) |
Proverbs 28:16
From Proverbs 28, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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14
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
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The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
18
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.