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15 Like a roaring lion and a charging bear,
    so a wicked ruler is a threat to poor people.
16 A leader without understanding taxes his people heavily,
    but those who hate unjust gain will live longer.
17 A person burdened with the guilt of murder
    will be a fugitive down to his grave.
        No one will help him.

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