Proverbs 28:15-17

Holman Christian Standard Bible

¹⁵ A wicked ruler over a helpless people^(A)
is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.^(B)

¹⁶ A leader who lacks understanding
is very oppressive,
but one who hates dishonest profit
prolongs his life.^(C)

¹⁷ A man burdened by bloodguilt^[a]
will be a fugitive until death.^(D)
Let no one help him.^(E)