Proverbs 28

Proverbs 28:1

28:1 The wicked \ flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

(a) Because their own conscience accuses them.

Proverbs 28:2

28:2 For the transgression of a land \ many [are] its princes: but by a man of understanding [and] knowledge [its] state shall be prolonged.

(b) The state of the commonwealth is often changed.

Proverbs 28:8

28:8 He that by interest and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather \ it for him that will pity the poor.

(c) For God will take away the wicked usurer, and give his goods to him that will bestow them well.

Proverbs 28:9

28:9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] \ abomination.

(d) Because it is not of faith which is grounded on God’s word or law which the wicked contemn.

Proverbs 28:11

28:11 The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth \ him out.

(e) And judge that he is not wise.

Proverbs 28:12

28:12 When righteous [men] rejoice, [there is] great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man \ is hidden.

(f) He is known by his doings to be wicked.

Proverbs 28:14

28:14 Happy [is] the man that \ feareth always: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

(g) Which stands in awe of God, and is afraid to offend him.

Proverbs 28:15

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.

Proverbs 28:17

28:17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of [any] person shall flee to the pit; let no man \ sustain him.

(i) No one will be able to deliver him.

Proverbs 28:21

28:21 To have respect of persons [is] not good: for for a piece of \ bread [that] man will transgress.

(k) He will be abused for nothing.

Proverbs 28:22

28:22 He that hasteneth to be rich [hath] an evil \ eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

(l) Meaning, he that is covetous.

Proverbs 28:25

28:25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made \ fat.

(m) Will have all things in abundance.