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Proverbs 28:15

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As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.

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  1. Proverbs 28:13

    He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

  2. Proverbs 28:14

    Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

  3. Proverbs 28:16

    The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

  4. Proverbs 28:17

    A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.

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Scripture: King James Version (KJV), English, 66-book canon. The quotation retains the wording and numbering of our source corpus.