15 A roaring lion or a ravenous bear is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

16 The less prudent the rulers, the more oppressive their deeds. Those who hate ill-gotten gain prolong their days.

Proverbs 28:15-16, New American Bible Revised. Copyright © 2010 USCCB.
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