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.

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.