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Bede, on Prov 28:15
Bede · A.D. 673–735
Prov 28:15 · Douay-Rheims
“As a roaring lion, and a hungry bear, so is a wicked prince over the poor people.”
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.”
Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.