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


In Context

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

13 He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

14 Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

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

16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

17 A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support 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 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 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.