“Happy is one who is never without fear.
But whoever is hard hearted
Will fall into calamity.
Like a roaring lion
Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
Like a charging bear
Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
A ruler who lacks understanding
Is a cruel oppressor.
But one who hates unjust gain
Will enjoy a long life.
If someone is burdened with the blood of another,
Let that killer be a fugitive until death.
Let no one help him.”
The wicked ruler is a reality. However, if you always have fear, you will be happy. Remember that fear of Yahweh was the beginning of wisdom. If you are hard hearted then things will go bad for you. The wicked ruler is like a roaring lion or a charging bear. Do not get in his way. If he lacks understanding he will be a cruel oppressor. If you are willing to not accept an unjust gain, you will enjoy a long life. However, if you killed someone, you are a fugitive for life. No one will help you.
Eugene Finnegan Bible Project 