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Proverbs 28:15
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, So is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
Proverbs 28:15 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 28:15 in other translations
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
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In context
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13 He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
14 Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, So is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
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