Proverbs 28:15-17
Legacy Standard Bible
15 Like a (A)roaring lion and a rushing bear
Is a (B)wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 A (C)leader who lacks discernment abounds in oppressions,
But he who hates greedy gain will prolong his days.
17 A man (D)oppressed with (E)the bloodguilt of life
Will flee until [a]death; let no one uphold him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:17 Lit the pit
Proverbs 28:15-17
New International Version
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear
is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
16 A tyrannical ruler practices extortion,
but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.
17 Anyone tormented by the guilt of murder
will seek refuge(A) in the grave;
let no one hold them back.
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