Proverbs 28:15 (BSB)

Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

From Proverbs 28. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 28:15

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 28:15: It is written indeed, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people; but if he be a wicked ruler, that oppresses the people, especially the poor people, robbing them of the little they have and making a prey of them, whatever we may call him, this scripture calls him a roaring lion and a ranging bear. 1. In respect of his character.
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 28:15: As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear,.... Which are both terrible; the lion that roars for want of food, or when it is over its prey; and the hear, when it runs from place to place in quest of provision, being "hungry and very desirous" of food, has a keen appetite, as some think the word (l) signifies.
• Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 28:15: The rapacity and cruelty of such beasts well represent some wicked men (compare Psa 7:2; Psa 17:12).
• Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 28:15: [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler over the poor people. (h) For he can never be satisfied but always oppresses and spoils.