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

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15 Like a roaring lion and a charging bear
    is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

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15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear
    is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

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When the righteous [a]are increased, the people rejoice;
But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:2 Or, are in authority

When the righteous are numerous, the people will rejoice,
    but when the wicked are ruling, people will groan.

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When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;(A)
    when the wicked rule,(B) the people groan.(C)

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