A leader without understanding is a great oppressor, but whoever hates unjust gain will lengthen his days.
In context
14Happy is the man who fears continually, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into trouble. 15A roaring lion and a charging bear—so is a wicked ruler over a helpless people. 16A leader without understanding is a great oppressor, but whoever hates unjust gain will lengthen his days. 17A man weighed down by another’s blood will be a fugitive to the pit; let no one hold him up. 18Whoever walks in integrity will be saved, but whoever is crooked in his ways will fall all at once.
