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Berean Standard Bible

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

Context

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.

English text: Berean Standard Bible (BSB). English audio: Berean Standard Audio Bible.