Proverbs 28:16 Hebrew Word Analysis
| 0 | The prince | נָגִ֗יד | h5057 |
| 1 | that wanteth | חֲסַ֣ר | h2638 |
| 2 | understanding | תְּ֭בוּנוֹת | h8394 |
| 3 | is also a great | וְרַ֥ב | h7227 |
| 4 | oppressor | מַעֲשַׁקּ֑וֹת | h4642 |
| 5 | but he that hateth | שֹׂ֥נֵאי | h8130 |
| 6 | covetousness | בֶ֝֗צַע | h1215 |
| 7 | shall prolong | יַאֲרִ֥יךְ | h748 |
| 8 | his days | יָמִֽים׃ | h3117 |
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; `But' he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
World English Bible (WEB)
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
A leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions, Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days.