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16 [a]The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor;
But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 A man that is laden with the blood of any person
Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered;
But [b]he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

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  1. Proverbs 28:16 Or, O prince that lackest understanding and art a great oppressor, He etc.
  2. Proverbs 28:18 Or, he that walketh perversely in two ways

16 A tyrannical ruler practices extortion,
    but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.

17 Anyone tormented by the guilt of murder
    will seek refuge(A) in the grave;
    let no one hold them back.

18 The one whose walk is blameless is kept safe,(B)
    but the one whose ways are perverse will fall(C) into the pit.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 28:18 Syriac (see Septuagint); Hebrew into one