Holy Scripture
Proverbs 28:15
A church father on this verse
“"A roaring lion and a ravenous bear," etc. It can be understood of pagan and heretical princes who often test the patience or wisdom of the poor people, that is, the holy Church, with savage cruelty.”
Source: Septuagint
Original
15A hungry lion and a thirsty wolf is he, Who, being poor, rules over a poor nation.
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13He that covers his own ungodliness shall not prosper: But he that blames himself shall be loved.
14Blessed is the man who religiously fears always: But the hard of heart shall fall into mischiefs.
— Proverbs 28:15 —
16A king in need of revenues is a great oppressor: But he that hates injustice shall live a long time.
17He that becomes surety for a man charged with murder Shall be an exile, and not in safety. a Chasten thy son, and he shall love thee, And give honor to thy soul: He shall not obey a sinful nation.