en_tn_condensed/pro/28/15.md

# Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over poor people

Poor people who are helpless against an evil ruler are compared to people who have a lion roaring at them or a bear attacking them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])

# a charging bear

A bear is a large, furry, dangerous animal that walks on four legs and has sharp claws and teeth. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])

# The ruler who lacks understanding

The abstract noun "understanding" can be translated as a verb. AT: "The ruler who does not understand" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])

# oppressor

a person who treats people harshly and makes their lives very difficult

# the one who hates dishonesty

The abstract noun "dishonesty" can be translated as a verb. AT: "the one who hates being dishonest" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])

# prolong his days

Possible meanings are 1) this is an idiom that means his living for more time. AT: "live longer" or 2) this is an idiom that means extending the length of his reign. AT: "rule for a longer time" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])