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15 An evil person who rules over helpless people
    is like a roaring lion or an angry bear.

16 A ruler who is mean to his people takes money from them by force.
    But one who hates money gained in the wrong way will rule a long time.

17 Anyone troubled by the guilt of murder
    will seek to escape their guilt by death.
    No one should keep them from it.

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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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