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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 28) Proverbs 28:15 KJV
"As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people."
Proverbs Chapter 28, Verse 15
Proverbs 28:15 in Context (Verses 12–18 KJV)
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When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.*
13
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have 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 the poor people.
16
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
18
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.