15 As a roaring lion, and an hungry bear, so is [a]a wicked ruler over the poor people.

16 A prince destitute of understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.

17 A man that doeth violence against the blood of a person, shall flee unto the grave, and they shall not [b]stay him.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 28:15 For he can never be satisfied, but ever oppresseth and spoileth.
  2. Proverbs 28:17 None shall be able to deliver him.

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