Proverbs 28:15

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 28:15

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Berean Standard Bible

Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

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KJV

King James Version

[As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler over the poor people.

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WEB

World English Bible

As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

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ASV

American Standard Version

[As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, [So is] a wicked ruler over a poor people.

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Proverbs 28

¹³ He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.

¹⁴ Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

¹⁵ Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

¹⁶ A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.

¹⁷ A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.

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