The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
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Verse 16 is found in chapter 28 of Proverbs. The rich may consider themselves wise in their own eyes, but the discerning poor person may understand their condition better. Confession of sin is again presented as a path to mercy. The passage condemns both oppression of the poor and corruption motivated by unjust gain. The conclusion establishes a contrast between walking with integrity and following crooked paths, linking integrity with stability.
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Wenn ein Fürst ohne Verstand ist, so geschieht viel Unrecht; wer aber den Geiz haßt, der wird lange leben.
El príncipe falto de entendimiento multiplicará los agravios: Mas el que aborrece la avaricia, prolongará sus días.
Un prince sans intelligence multiplie les actes d'oppression, Mais celui qui est ennemi de la cupidité prolonge ses jours.
Un rettore privo di ogni prudenza fa anche molte storsioni; Ma quel che odia l’avarizia prolungherà i suoi giorni
O príncipe falto de entendimento é também um grande opressor, mas o que odeia a avareza prolongará seus dias.
無知的君王多行暴虐; 恨惡非分之財的,必年長日久。
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