Proverbs 28:15 - 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 28:15 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
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 28:15 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
A wicked ruler over a helpless people is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.
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 28:15 NKJV (New King James Version)
Like a roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wicked ruler over poor people.
Proverbs 28:15 MSG (The Message)
Lions roar and bears charge— and the wicked lord it over the poor.
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 28:15 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Like a roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
Proverbs 28:15 NET (New English Translation)
Like a roaring lion or a roving bear, so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.