Proverbs 28:3 meaning and explanation
A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
Proverbs 28:3, Berean Standard Bible
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This proverb is a saying from Israel's wisdom tradition, observing how power and poverty interact. The Hebrew word rendered "destitute" can also mean "poor" or "weak," so the picture is of a ruler who himself has little yet crushes those beneath him.
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