Proverbs 28

Proverbs 28:1

THe wicked flee when no man pursueth] Leviticus 26:36. Because their own conscience accuseth them.

bold] Heb. confident.

Proverbs 28:2

many are the princes thereof] The state of the commonwealth is oftentimes changed, as 1 Kings 16.

but by a man of understanding] It may be read. So because of men of understanding and knowledge, the princes life shall be prolonged. Which is a great benefit to the land, for many troubles come, where the government is often altered.

by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged] Or, by men of understanding and wisdom shall they likewise be prolonged.

Proverbs 28:3

like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food] Which sweeps all the corn away.

which leaveth no food] Heb. without food.

Proverbs 28:4

such as keep the law, contend with them] Not onely condemn them, but resist them also.

Proverbs 28:5

understand all things] 1 John 2. 20, 27.

Proverbs 28:6

Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightnesse] Chap. 19. 1. Heb. in two wayes: That is, which goeth out of the way to the right hand, or to the left, or, that runs out of the mean into either extream, Deuteronomy 5:32. Joshua 1:7.

Proverbs 28:7

Whoso keepeth the law, is a wise son] Chap. 29. 3.

is a companion of riotous men] Or, feedeth gluttons.

Proverbs 28:8

Whoso walketh uprightly, shall be saved] Chap. 10. 25.

but he that is perverse in his wayes] See notes on verse 6.

shall fall at once] Heb. in one of them. He that useth to halt now on one side, and then on another, will be sure to fall on one side or other.

Proverbs 28:9

even his prayer shall be abomination] He that will not be taught by God, must not think that God will supply his need, Chap. 15. 8. Zechariah 7:11.

Proverbs 28:10

Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit] Chap. 26. 27.

he shall fall himself into his own pit] He that seeks to draw good men into a trap, shall fall into it himself, while they hold their own.

Proverbs 28:11

in his own conceit] Heb. in his eyes.

the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out] And findes him unwise.

Proverbs 28:12

When righteous men do rejoyce, there is great glory] Verse 28. Chap. 11. 10. Ecclesiastes 10:6.

when the wicked rise, a man is hidden] Good men hide themselves for fear of oppression.

hidden] Or, sought for.

Proverbs 28:13

He that covereth his sins, shall not prosper] Psalms 32:5. 1 John 1. 9, 10.

and forsaketh them] It is not enough to confesse our sins, unlesse we also forsake them.

Proverbs 28:14

Happy is the man that feareth alway] Which constantly standeth in aw of God, and is afraid to offend him at any time, Chap. 23. 17.

but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief] Romans 11:20.

Proverbs 28:15

so is a wicked ruler over the poor people] For he leaves nothing, but undoes them utterly.

Proverbs 28:16

understanding] Heb. understandings: That is, void of all kinde of wisdom.

is also a great oppressour] And therefore shall soon be cut off: as appears by the contrary in the end of the verse.

great oppressour] Heb. great of oppressions: That is, a very great oppressour.

Proverbs 28:17

A man that doth violence to the blood of any person, shall flee to the pit, let no man stay him] Genesis 9:6. Exodus 21:14.

A man that doth violence to the blood of any person] Heb. is oppressed with. For blood lies heavy on a murderer, and will bring him to an untimely end, in despight of all his friends.

doth violence to the blood] Or, is oppressed with the blood.

person] Heb. soul.

Proverbs 28:19

He that tilleth his land, shall have plenty of bread] Chap. 12. 11.

Proverbs 28:20

A faithfull man] Heb. a man of faithfulnesses: That is, a very faithfull man.

A faithfull man shall abound with blessings] God will blesse them that are true in their contracts, and curse them that deal falsly, that they may be rich quickly.

but he that maketh haste to be rich, shall not be innocent] Chap. 13. 11. and 23. 4. 1 Timothy 6:9.

innocent] Or, unpunished.

Proverbs 28:21

To have respect of persons, is not good] Chap. 18. 5. and 24. 23.

for a piece of bread that man will transgresse] He that useth to take bribes, will easily be corrupted, and do unjustly for the smallest reward that is, Ezekiel 13:19.

Proverbs 28:22

He that hasteth to be rich, hath an evil eye] Or, he that hath an evil eye, hasteth to be rich, verse 20.

hath an evil eye] That is, a covetous eye, Chap. 23. 6.

poverty] Or, reproach.

Proverbs 28:23

He that rebuketh a man, afterwards shall finde more favour then he that flattereth with the tongue] Chap. 27. 6.

He that rebuketh a man, afterwards shall finde more favour] It may be the party reproved will be angry at first, but when he hath considered how justly he was reproved, he will love the reprover, 1 Peter 2:12. But flatterers please at first, till men perish by following their counsell, and then they curse them.

Proverbs 28:24

a destroyer] Heb. a man destroying.

Proverbs 28:25

He that is of a proud heart, stirreth up strife] Chap. 13. 10. He that trusts in his own strength, shall wast his goods at law: but he that trusts in God shall be rich.

Proverbs 28:26

He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool] And shall bring himself into many dangers, which he cannot get out of, for not considering wisely of his wayes.

Proverbs 28:27

He that giveth unto the poor, shall not lack] Deuteronomy 15:8. Chap. 22. 9.

but he that hideth his eyes] Isaiah 58:7.

shall have many a curse] Chap. 11. 26.

Proverbs 28:28

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase] Verse 12. Chap. 29. 2.