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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 28) Proverbs 28:16 KJV
"The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days."
Proverbs Chapter 28, Verse 16
Proverbs 28:16 in Context (Verses 13–19 KJV)
13
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
14
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
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The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
18
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
19
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.