Proverbs 28:16
The prince that wanteth understanding also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong days.
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Context
14 Happy the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15 a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16 The prince that wanteth understanding also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong days.
17 A man that does violence to the blood of person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but perverse ways shall fall at once.