Proverbs 28:16-18

New Century Version

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

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

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

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]

New Century Version (NCV)

New International Version (NIV)