Proverbs 28:15–16
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 — English Standard Version (ESV)
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 he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
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 — 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.