Proverbs 28:15
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
In context
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.
13 Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. 14 Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble. 15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people. 16 A tyrannical ruler practices extortion, but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.
17 Anyone tormented by the guilt of murder will seek refuge in the grave; let no one hold them back. 18 The one whose walk is blameless is kept safe, but the one whose ways are perverse will fall into the pit.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 28:15 in the KJV
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; So is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 28:15 in the ESV
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a poor people.