Proverbs 28:16-18

International Standard Version

¹⁶A Commander-in-Chief^[a] who is a cruel oppressor lacks understanding,
but whoever hates unjust gain will live longer.^[b]

¹⁷A guilty man tormented by bloodshed
will be a lifelong fugitive;
let no one support him.

¹⁸Whoever lives blamelessly will be delivered,
but whoever is perverted will fall without warning.

Proverbs 28:16 Lit. Nagid; i.e. a senior officer entrusted with dual roles of operational oversight and administrative authority
Proverbs 28:16 Lit. will lengthen his days

Proverbs 28:16-18

New International Version

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

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

¹⁸The 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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