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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 28) Proverbs 28:15-17 KJV
"As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him."
Proverbs Chapter 28, Verse 15-17
Proverbs 28:15-17 in Context (Verses 12–20 KJV)
12
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.
19
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
20
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.*