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The ruler who lacks judgment is a great tyrant. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
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Oppression is Foolishness
All commentators agree that oppression is a sign of a ruler's foolishness. Matthew Henry states that such leaders fail to secure their own honor or safety. Charles Ellicott adds that by impoverishing their people, they are 'killing the goose that laid the golden eggs.' In short, oppression is not just immoral, it is self-defeating and strategically unwise.
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19th Century
Anglican
A prince that lacks understanding is also a great oppressor. —Thereby losing the love of his people, and at the same time impoveri…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The prince that wants understanding [is] also a great oppressor Or, "much in oppressions" …
Presbyterian
Oppressors lack understanding; they do not consult their own honour, ease, and safety.
