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Proverbs 28:15–16

15  Like ba roaring lion or ca charging bear

is da wicked ruler over a poor people.

16  A ruler who elacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,

but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

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Proverbs 28:15–16 — The New International Version (NIV)

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.

Proverbs 28:15–16 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

15 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.

Proverbs 28:15–16 — New Living Translation (NLT)

15 A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor

as a roaring lion or an attacking bear.

16 A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people,

but one who hates corruption will have a long life.

Proverbs 28:15–16 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

15 Like a roaring lion and a charging bear

Is a wicked ruler over poor people.

16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor,

But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.

Proverbs 28:15–16 — New Century Version (NCV)

15 A wicked ruler is as dangerous to poor people

as a roaring lion or a charging bear.

16 A ruler without wisdom will be cruel,

but the one who refuses to take dishonest money will rule a long time.

Proverbs 28:15–16 — American Standard Version (ASV)

15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear,

So is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

16 The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor;

But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

Proverbs 28:15–16 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

15 A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

16 The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

Proverbs 28:15–16 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

15 ⸤Like⸥ a roaring lion and a charging bear, 

⸤so⸥ a wicked ruler is a threat to poor people. 

16 A leader without understanding taxes ⸤his people⸥ heavily, 

but those who hate unjust gain will live longer. 

Proverbs 28:15–16 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

15 A wicked ruler over a helpless people

is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.

16 A leader who lacks understanding

is very oppressive,

but one who hates dishonest profit

prolongs his life.

Proverbs 28:15–16 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear

is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor;

but one who hates unjust gain will enjoy a long life.

Proverbs 28:15–16 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

15 Like a roaring lion and a charging bear

is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,

but those who hate unjust gain will have long days.

Proverbs 28:15–16 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

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 doesn’t have any sense.

But anyone who hates money gained in the wrong way will enjoy a long life.

Proverbs 28:15–16 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

15 Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear

Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

16 A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,

But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.


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