Proverbs 28:16
Compared across 30 translations
English
A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding and common sense [and his wickedness shortens his days],But he who hates unjust gain will [be blessed and] prolong his days.
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Among leaders who lack insight, abuse abounds, but for one who hates corruption, the future is bright.
A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
A ruler who is mean to his people takes money from them by force. But one who hates money gained in the wrong way will rule a long time.
A tyrannical ruler practices extortion, but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.
A tyrannical ruler practises extortion, but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.
A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people, but one who hates corruption will have a long life.
Arabic
الْحَاكِمُ الْمُفْتَقِرُ إِلَى الْفِطْنَةِ، هُوَ مُتَسَلِّطٌ جَائِرٌ. وَمَنْ يَمْقُتُ الرِّبْحَ الْحَرَامَ يَتَمَتَّعُ بِعُمْرٍ مَدِيدٍ.
Danish
En regent, der undertrykker sit folk, er en tåbe. En god leder udnytter ikke sin magt til egen fordel.
German
Ein Machthaber ohne Verstand beutet seine Untergebenen aus; wer aber unehrlich erworbenen Gewinn hasst, der kann ein langes Leben genießen.
Spanish
El gobernante falto de juicio es terrible opresor; el que odia las riquezas prolonga su vida.
El gobernante falto de juicio es terrible opresor; el que odia las riquezas prolonga su vida.
French
Un despote dépourvu d’intelligence multiplie les exactions,mais celui qui déteste le gain mal acquis vivra de longs jours.
Hiligaynon
Ang manugdumala nga wala sing pag-intiendi puwerte kapintas.Ang manugdumala nga indi gusto magmanggaranon sa malain nga paagi magalawig ang iya kabuhi.
Japanese
力にものを言わせるのは、愚かな支配者です。金に動かされない正直な王が、長く国を治めるのです。
Korean
어리석은 통치자는 자기 백성을 탄압하여도 [c]청렴한 통치자는 정치 생명이 길 것이다.
nl
Een onverstandige koning bezorgt zijn onderdanen veel onderdrukking, maar wie niet alles opoffert aan geldelijk gewin, wordt oud.
Portuguese
O governante sem discernimento aumenta as opressões,mas os que odeiam o ganho desonesto prolongarão o seu governo.
Só um chefe de estado louco oprime o seu povo;se rejeitar a corrupção, verá prolongar-se o seu tempo de chefia.
Romanian
Prinţul fără pricepere este un tiran, dar cel ce urăşte venitul din jaf va avea multe zile.
Russian
Жестокий правитель нерассудителен, а жизнь ненавидящего нечестную наживу продлится.
Жестокий правитель нерассудителен, а жизнь ненавидящего нечестную наживу продлится.
Жестокий правитель нерассудителен, а жизнь ненавидящего нечестную наживу продлится.
Жестокий правитель нерассудителен,а жизнь ненавидящего нечестную наживу продлится.
Swedish
En furste som saknar vett är en förtryckare, men den som hatar orätt vinning får leva länge.
Thai
ผู้ปกครองที่ขาดสำนึกที่ดีก็รังแกประชาชนแต่ผู้ที่ชิงชังผลประโยชน์ที่ได้มาโดยทุจริตจะมีชีวิตยืนยาว
zh-Hant
昏庸的君王殘暴不仁， 恨不義之財的享長壽。