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Proverbs 28:15,17 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 28:15 NIV (New International Version)

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

Proverbs 28:17 NIV (New International Version)

Anyone tormented by the guilt of murder will seek refuge in the grave; let no one hold them back.

Proverbs 28:15 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

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

Proverbs 28:17 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

If one is burdened with the blood of another, he will be a fugitive until death; let no one help him.

Proverbs 28:15 NLT (New Living Translation)

A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor as a roaring lion or an attacking bear.

Proverbs 28:17 NLT (New Living Translation)

A murderer’s tormented conscience will drive him into the grave. Don’t protect him!

Proverbs 28:15 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

A wicked ruler over a helpless people  is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.

Proverbs 28:17 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

Someone burdened by bloodguilt  will be a fugitive until death.  Let no one help him.

Proverbs 28:15 KJV (King James Version)

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

Proverbs 28:17 KJV (King James Version)

A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person Shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.

Proverbs 28:15 NKJV (New King James Version)

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

Proverbs 28:17 NKJV (New King James Version)

A man burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit; Let no one help him.

Proverbs 28:15 MSG (The Message)

Lions roar and bears charge— and the wicked lord it over the poor.

Proverbs 28:17 MSG (The Message)

A murderer haunted by guilt is doomed—there’s no helping him.

Proverbs 28:15 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

Proverbs 28:17 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

A person who is burdened with the guilt of human blood Will be a fugitive until death; no one is to support him!

Proverbs 28:15 AMP (Amplified Bible)

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

Proverbs 28:17 AMP (Amplified Bible)

A man who is burdened with the guilt of human blood (murder) Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him or give him refuge.

Proverbs 28:15 NET (New English Translation)

Like a roaring lion or a roving bear, so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

Proverbs 28:17 NET (New English Translation)

The one who is tormented by the murder of another will flee to the pit; let no one support him.