Proverbs 28:15-16

Posted: August 28, 2026 in Book of Proverbs Broken Down, Proverbs Chapter 28

Proverbs 28:15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked man ruling over a helpless people.

A roaring lion goes seeking whom he may devour. The poor have nothing to protect them and fall prey to this evil ruler.

A ranging bear and a lion will destroy the helpless. You may be sure the evil king will do no less to the poor.

Proverbs 28:16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment, but he who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long life.

This first prince does not understand the needs of his people and would be an evil oppressor of his own people. The tyrannical leader who is covetous is foolish and short lived. The people would desire to overthrow this evil prince.

 His opposite would be a prince who realizes there is a God over him, and he would be seeking to help and not harm his people. They will shout, “Long live the prince”

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