Proverbs 28:16-18

New Living Translation

¹⁶A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people,
but one who hates corruption will have a long life.

¹⁷A murderer’s tormented conscience will drive him into the grave.
Don’t protect him!

¹⁸The blameless will be rescued from harm,
but the crooked will be suddenly destroyed.

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 Living Translation (NLT)

New International Version (NIV)