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Berean Standard Bible

Proverbs 28:16

“A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.”
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14Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

15Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

16A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.

17A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.

18He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

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