Proverbs 28:16
16 The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.
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16 The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 28:16
Commentary on Proverbs 28:16
(Read Proverbs 28:16)
Oppressors want understanding; they do not consult their own honour, ease, and safety.