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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)