Proverbs 28:16 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

The prince that wanteth understanding (is) also a great oppressor (and therefore shall not prolong his days): (but) he that hateth covetousness (and therefore does not oppress his people with exactions) shall prolong his days. So the Keri; but the Ketib, 'they that hate,' etc.

Proverbs 28:16

16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.