Matthew Poole and continuators on Proverbs 28:15

15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear , so is a wicked ruler over the poor people .

The Lion and Bear are always cruel and greedy in their natures, and especially when they are hungry and want Prey, in which case the Lions roar, Psal. 104. 21. Isa. 31. 4. and Bears range about for it.

Instead of being a nursing Father, and a faithful and tender Shepheard, as he ought to be, he is a cruel and insatiable Oppressor and Devourer of them.

Whom he particularly mentions, either to note his policy in oppressing them only who were unable to withstand him, or to revenge themselves of him, or to aggravate his sin in devouring them, whom the Laws of God, and common Humanity bound him to relieve and protect; or to express the effect of his ill government, in making his people poor by his frauds and rapines.