15As a roaring lion, and a hungry bear, so is a wicked prince over the poor people.


In Context

12 In the joy of the just there is great glory: when the wicked reign, men are ruined.

13 He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that shall confess, and forsake them, shall obtain mercy.

14 Blessed is the man that is always fearful: but he that is hardened in mind, shall fall into evil.

15 As a roaring lion, and a hungry bear, so is a wicked prince over the poor people.

16 A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.

17 A man that doth violence to the blood of a person, if he flee even to the pit, no man will stay him.

Proverbs 28:15 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

28:15[As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler over the poor people.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

28:15Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked man ruling over a helpless people.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

28:15As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear,'so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:15A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

28:15As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:15As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:15As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

28:15A growling lion, and a ranging bear, Is the wicked ruler over a poor people.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

28:15As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.