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What does Proverbs 28:16 mean?
"A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days."
— Proverbs 28:16 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him.
Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
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