Focused Passage

Proverbs 28:15

Righteous Boldness, Law-Keeping, Confession, Justice for the Poor, and the Fear of the LORD

The chapter moves from righteous boldness and public justice, to integrity and instruction, to confession and fear of the LORD, to oppressive rulers and blameless walking, to work and greed, to rebuke and trust, and finally to generosity toward the poor and the public effects of wicked rule.

Berean Standard Bible, Public Domain - Translation notes - Reference sources

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

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Verse 15

Cross-references

1 Peter 5:8 Classic cross-references Matthew 2:16 Classic cross-references Ecclesiastes 4:13 Classic cross-references Exodus 1:22 Classic cross-references Isaiah 33:6 Classic cross-references

Original words

Like a roaring נֹ֭הֵם H5098 Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular lion אֲרִי־ H738 Noun - masculine singular or a charging שׁוֹקֵ֑ק H8264 Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular bear וְדֹ֣ב H1677 Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular is a wicked רָ֝שָׁ֗ע H7563 Adjective - masculine singular ruler מֹשֵׁ֥ל H4910 Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular over עַ֣ל H5921 Preposition a helpless דָּֽל׃ H1800 Adjective - masculine singular construct people עַם־ H5971 Noun - masculine singular

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