Proverbs 28:15
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
Other Translations of Proverbs 28:15
King James Version
15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
English Standard Version
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
The Message
15 Lions roar and bears charge - and the wicked lord it over the poor.
New King James Version
15 Like a roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wicked ruler over poor people.
New Living Translation
15 A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor as a roaring lion or an attacking bear.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 28:15
Commentary on Proverbs 28:15
(Read Proverbs 28:15)
A wicked ruler, whatever we may call him, this scripture calls a roaring lion, and a ranging bear.