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16 A ruler who lacks understanding is[a] a cruel oppressor,
    but those who hate unjust gain will have long[b] days.
17 A person who is burdened with the blood of another,[c]
    until death he will flee;
    do not take hold of him.
18 He who walks in integrity will be safe,
    but he who takes crooked paths will fall in one.

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  1. Proverbs 28:16 Hebrew “and”
  2. Proverbs 28:16 Or “prolong”
  3. Proverbs 28:17 Literally “life”

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