John Trapp Complete Commentary - Proverbs 28:15
Proverbs 28:15 [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler over the poor people. Ver. 15. As a roaring llon, and a ranging bear. ] Regimen without righteousness turns into tyranny, and becomes no better than robbery by authority. a Look how the lion frightens the poor beasts with his roaring, so that they have no power to stir, and then preys upon them with his teeth; and as the bear searches them out and tears them limb from limb: so deal tyrants with their poor subjects.... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Proverbs 28:23
Proverbs 28:23He that rebuketh a man.ReproofI. Regard reproof as a duty.1. Speaking generally, we may be bound to administer reproof out of regard to the individuals to whom we may address ourselves. An obligation rests upon us to love our neighbours as ourselves. This obligation requires us, of course, to study to promote their welfare. If we saw a man thoughtlessly going near the heel of a horse that was likely to kick at him, and to imperil his life, we should instinctively caution him to... read more