Proverbs 28:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 28:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 28:16 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 28:16 — KJV
“The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.”
— Proverbs 28:16 (KJV)
Proverbs 28:16 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 28:16
“And the people served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders that outlived Joshua, who had seen all the great works of the LORD, that he did for Israel. outlived: Heb. prolonged days after”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:16: great, prolong, days
“And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; even Issachar, and also Barak: he was sent on foot into the valley. For the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart. foot: Heb. his feet thoughts: Heb. impressions For: or, In”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:16: prince, also, great
“Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:16: also, great, days
“For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. by...: or, by men of understanding and wisdom shall they likewise be prolonged”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:16: prince, understanding, prolong
“And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also. to rule the day...: Heb. for the rule of the day, etc.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:16: also, great
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