World English Bible
Proverbs 28:16
“A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 28
14
Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
15
As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
16
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
17
A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him.
18
Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.