Proverbs 28:15

World English Bible (WEB)

As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

In context

13 He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

14 Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

15 As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

17 A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support him.

WEB World English Bible: As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
KJV King James Version: As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
ASV American Standard Version: As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, So is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: A growling lion, and a ranging bear, [Is] the wicked ruler over a poor people.
DBY Darby Translation: A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
WBS Webster Bible: As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.