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


In Context

12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

13 He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

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

16 The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

17 A man that is laden with the blood of any person shall flee unto the pit; let no man 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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

28:15As a roaring lion, and a hungry bear, so is a wicked prince over the poor 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 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.