Proverbs 28:16
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.”
תָּבוּן
Understanding, insight, discernment. Tabuwn. His understanding is unsearchable. God sees what no human eye can see and understands what no human mind can grasp.
נָגִיד
a ruler
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נָגִיד
a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
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יוֹם
days
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יוֹם
Day. Yom. A period of time. This is the day the LORD has made. Every day is His gift.
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בֶּצַע
of unjust gain
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בֶּצַע
plunder; by extension, gain (usually unjust)
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חָסֵר
lacking of
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חָסֵר
lacking; hence, without
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שָׂנֵא
one who hates
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שָׂנֵא
to hate (personally)
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מַעֲשַׁקָּה
extortions
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מַעֲשַׁקָּה
oppression
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