Holman Christian Standard Bible
16 A leader who lacks understanding
is very oppressive,
but one who hates dishonest profit
prolongs his life.(A)
17 A man burdened by bloodguilt
will be a fugitive until death.(B)
Let no one help him.(C)
18 The one who lives with integrity will be helped,
but one who distorts right and wrong
will suddenly fall.(D)
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