King James Bible
KJVThe prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 28:16
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 28:16 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. | |
World English BibleWEB | A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions, Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The prince that wants understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hates covetousness shall prolong his days. |
American Standard Version
ASVThe prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
English Revised Version
ERVThe prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
World English Bible
WEBA tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions, Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days.
American King James Version
AKJVThe prince that wants understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hates covetousness shall prolong his days.
King James Bible
KJVThe prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
American Standard Version
ASVThe prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
English Revised Version
ERVThe prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
World English Bible
WEBA tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions, Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days.
American King James Version
AKJVThe prince that wants understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hates covetousness shall prolong his days.