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Proverbs 28:16
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Proverbs 28:16
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A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, [but] those who hate unjust gain will have long days.
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Happy is the person who fears continuously, but he who is stubborn of heart, will fall into calamity.
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[Like] a roaring lion and a charging bear [is] a wicked ruler over a poor people.
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A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, [but] those who hate unjust gain will have long days.
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A person who is burdened with [the] blood of {another}, until death he will flee; do not take hold of him.
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He who walks in integrity will be safe, but he who takes crooked paths will fall in one.
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[a].
Hebrew "and"
[b].
Or "prolong"
Scripture quotations marked (LEB) are from the Lexham English Bible. Copyright 2012 Logos Bible Software. Lexham is a registered trademark of Logos Bible Software.