Proverbs 28:15
Modern English Version
15 As a roaring lion and a charging bear,
so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
Proverbs 28:15
American Standard Version
15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear,
So is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
Proverbs 28:15
New International Version
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear
is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
Proverbs 29:2
Modern English Version
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;
but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.
Proverbs 29:2
American Standard Version
2 When the righteous [a]are increased, the people rejoice;
But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:2 Or, are in authority
Proverbs 29:2
New International Version
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