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As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

Proverbs 28:15 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૨૮:૧૫
ગરીબ લોકોને માથે દુષ્ટ અધિકારી હોય તો તે ગર્જતા સિંહ તથા ભટકતા રીંછ જેવો છે.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन २८:१५
कंगाल प्रजा पर प्रभुता करनेवाला दुष्ट, गरजनेवाले सिंह और घूमनेवाले रीछ के समान है।

In context

13He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

14Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

15As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

16A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

17A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support him.

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