A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
DRAA prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.
FBVAn unwise ruler thoroughly extorts his people, but one who refuses to profit illegally will live long.
GNVA prince destitute of vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but hee that hateth couetousnes, shall prolong his dayes.
LSVA 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.
NMVThe prince that wants understanding [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hates covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
OJBThe nagid (ruler) lacking tevunot (understanding) is also a great oppressor, but he that hateth betza (ill-gotten gain) shall prolong his yamim (days).
T4TRulers 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.