Berean Standard Bible
“A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.”
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
World English Bible (WEB)
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
El príncipe falto de entendimiento multiplicará los agravios: mas el que aborrece la avaricia, prolongará sus días.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
El gobernante que no tiene entendimiento oprimirá a su pueblo; pero el que no es avaro tendrá larga vida.
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