OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 15

Proverbs 28:15

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As a roaring lion or a charging bear,

so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

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Proverbs 28:12–18

12

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory;

but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

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
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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.

18

Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe;

but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

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