Proverbs 28:15 meaning and explanation

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

Proverbs 28:15, Berean Standard Bible

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This proverb is a vivid comparison from the sayings of Solomon, describing what happens when power is held by someone who uses it to harm rather than protect. A roaring lion and a charging bear were the most feared dangers in ancient Israel's countryside, and the point is the terror they cause.

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