King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 28:15
“[As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler over the poor people.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 28
13
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.
14
Happy [is] the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15
[As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16
The prince that wanteth understanding [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
17
A man that doeth violence to the blood of [any] person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.