Proverbs 28:16 in Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; `But' he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
World English Bible (WEB)
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
A leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions, Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days.
| but his | נָגִ֗יד | nāgîd | na-ɡEED |
| is prince | חֲסַ֣ר | ḥăsar | huh-SAHR |
| The | תְּ֭בוּנוֹת | tĕbûnôt | TEH-voo-note |
| wanteth that understanding also | וְרַ֥ב | wĕrab | veh-RAHV |
| a | מַעֲשַׁקּ֑וֹת | maʿăšaqqôt | ma-uh-SHA-kote |
| great oppressor: he that | שֹׂ֥נֵאי | śōnēy | SOH-nay |
| hateth | בֶ֝֗צַע | beṣaʿ | VEH-tsa |
| covetousness shall | יַאֲרִ֥יךְ | yaʾărîk | ya-uh-REEK |
| prolong days. | יָמִֽים׃ | yāmîm | ya-MEEM |