Proverbs 28:16 meaning and explanation
A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:16, Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 28:16 comes from a collection of Solomon's proverbs contrasting wisdom with folly, here applied to rulers. The first line observes that a leader who lacks understanding, literally a prince without discernment, becomes a great oppressor, because poor judgment in someone with power multiplies harm.
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