Proverbs 28:15

Authorized King James Version

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"¶ [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler over the poor people."

— Proverbs 28:15, Authorized King James Version

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Proverbs 28 — Context

12

¶ When righteous [men] do rejoice, [there is] great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

13

¶ He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.

14

¶ Happy [is] the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

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¶ [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler over the poor people.

16

¶ The prince that wanteth understanding [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.

17

¶ A man that doeth violence to the blood of [any] person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.

18

¶ Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but [he that is] perverse [in his] ways shall fall at once.