14 Blessed is the one who (A)fears the Lord[a] always,
    but whoever (B)hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
15 Like (C)a roaring lion or (D)a charging bear
    is (E)a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 A ruler who (F)lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
    but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 28:14 Hebrew lacks the Lord

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