Proverbs 28:15
The Scripture
(15) As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Proverbs 28 the text contrasts the wicked who are punished and the righteous who prosper, showing that God rewards those who follow his ways. It also warns that the poor who are unjust are judged harshly, while the poor who are righteous will be sustained. The chapter emphasizes that true wisdom includes both moral integrity and practical care for the needy.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 20:2Hosea 5:11I Peter 5:8Proverbs 17:12II Kings 2:24Hosea 13:8Exodus 1:14Exodus 1:15Exodus 1:16Exodus 1:22I Samuel 22:17I Samuel 22:18
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