Proverbs 28:16

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

Cross References (9)

  • Exodus 18:21 (4)

    Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. App

  • Ecclesiastes 4:1 (3)

    Again I looked, and I considered all the oppression taking place under the sun. I saw the tears of the oppressed, and th

  • 1 Kings 12:10 (3)

    The young men who had grown up with him replied, “This is how you should answer these people who said to you, ‘Your fath

  • Isaiah 3:12 (3)

    Youths oppress My people, and women rule over them. O My people, your guides mislead you; they turn you from your paths.

  • Isaiah 33:15–16 (3)

    He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who

  • Jeremiah 22:15–17 (3)

    Does it make you a king to excel in cedar? Did not your father have food and drink? He administered justice and righteou

  • Nehemiah 5:15 (3)

    The governors before me had heavily burdened the people, taking from them bread and wine plus forty shekels of silver. T

  • 1 Kings 12:14 (3)

    and spoke to them as the young men had advised, saying, “Whereas my father made your yoke heavy, I will add to your yoke

  • Amos 4:1 (2)

    Hear this word, you cows of Bashan on Mount Samaria, you women who oppress the poor and crush the needy, who say to your