Proverbs 28:16-18

New Century Version

¹⁶ A ruler without wisdom will be cruel,
    but the one who refuses to take dishonest money will rule a long time.

¹⁷ Don’t help those who are guilty of murder;
    let them run until they die.

¹⁸ Innocent people will be kept safe,
    but those who are dishonest will suddenly be ruined.