Proverbs 28:16-18
Holman Christian Standard Bible
16 A leader who lacks understanding
is very oppressive,
but one who hates dishonest profit
prolongs his life.(A)
18 The one who lives with integrity will be helped,
but one who distorts right and wrong[b]
will suddenly fall.(D)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:17 Lit the blood of a person
- Proverbs 28:18 Lit who is twisted regarding two ways
Proverbs 28:16-18
New International Version
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.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:18 Syriac (see Septuagint); Hebrew into one
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