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The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

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Verse part Definition: Part of speech: Strong's: Hebrew: Transliteration:
The prince captain Noun H5057 נָגִ֗יד na·gid
[is] also a great in abundance Adjective H7227 וְרַ֥ב ve·rav
oppressor oppression Noun H4642 מַעֲשַׁקֹּ֑ות ma·'a·shak·ko·vt;
that wanteth destitute Adjective H2638 חֲסַ֣ר cha·sar
understanding fruit Noun H8394 תְּ֭בוּנֹות te·vu·no·vt
covetousness covetousness Noun H1215 בֶ֝֗צַע ve·tza
shall prolong defer Verb H748 יַאֲרִ֥יךְ ya·'a·rich
[his] days age Noun H3117 יָמִֽים׃ ya·mim.

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King James Bible The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Hebrew Greek English The prince that wanteth understanding A leader who is also a great oppressor: but oppressor lacks understanding, But he that hateth covetousness shall who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
New American Standard Bible 1995 The prince that wanteth understanding A leader who is also a great oppressor: but oppressor lacks understanding, But he that hateth covetousness shall who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.