Pro Proverbs, chapter Proverbs of Solomon, chapter 28
The prince that wants understanding [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hates covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
Mudre izreke 28:16 u različitim prijevodima
Engleski
KJV (66 books)
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
ASV
The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
BSB
A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
DRA
A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.
FBV
An unwise ruler thoroughly extorts his people, but one who refuses to profit illegally will live long.
GNV
A prince destitute of vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but hee that hateth couetousnes, shall prolong his dayes.
LSV
A leader lacking understanding multiplies oppressions, || Whoever is hating dishonest gain prolongs days.
NIV (US)
A tyrannical ruler practices extortion, but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.
NIV (UK)
A tyrannical ruler practises extortion, but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.
OJB
The nagid (ruler) lacking tevunot (understanding) is also a great oppressor, but he that hateth betza (ill-gotten gain) shall prolong his yamim (days).
T4T
Rulers who do not have good sense cruelly oppress the people they rule, but rulers who do not want to become rich by cheating/deceiving people will live (OR, rule) for a long time.
WEB (US)
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
WEB (UK)
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgement. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.