Proverbs 28:15–17

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 in the grave;

let no one hold them back.

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.

17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person

Shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.

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.

17 A murderer’s tormented conscience will drive him into the grave.

Don’t protect him!

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.

17 A man burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit;

Let no one help him.

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.

17 Don’t help those who are guilty of murder;

let them run until they die.

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.

17 A man that is laden with the blood of any person

Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.

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.

17 A man laden with the blood of any person, fleeth to the pit: let no man stay him.

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. 

17 A person burdened with the guilt of murder 

will be a fugitive down to his grave. 

No one will help him. 

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.

17 A man burdened by bloodguilt

will be a fugitive until death.

Let no one help him.

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.

17 If someone is burdened with the blood of another,

let that killer be a fugitive until death;

let no one offer assistance.

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.

17 A person who is burdened with the blood of another,

until death he will flee;

do not take hold of him.

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.

17 A man who is troubled because he is guilty of murder

will be on the run until the day he dies.

No one should give him any help.

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.

17 A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood

Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him.