King James Bible
KJVAs a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 28:15 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. | |
American Standard VersionASV | As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear,'so is a wicked ruler over a poor people. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | As a roaring lion, and a hungry bear, so is a wicked prince over the poor people. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people. | |
English Revised VersionERV | As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over a poor people. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. | |
World English BibleWEB | As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A growling lion, and a ranging bear, Is the wicked ruler over a poor people. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. |