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.