Proverbs 28

Proverbs 28:1

Surety - Rashly, without considering how thou shalt discharge the debt as occasion require. Otherwise suretyship in some cases may be not only lawful, but an act of justice and charity. Stricken thy hand - Obliged thyself by giving thine hand, as the custom then was in such cases. With - With the creditor, whom he calls a stranger, because the usurers in Israel, who lent money to others, upon condition of paying use for it, were either Heathens, or were reputed as bad as Heathens, because this practice was forbidden by God’s law, Deuteronomy 23:19.

Proverbs 28:3

Hand - Into the power. Friend - Of the debtor, for whom, as being thy friend, thou didst become surety; whereby thou art in his power, by his neglect or unfaithfulness, to expose thee to the payment of the debt. Make sure - Or, and prevail with thy friend, strive to win him by thine incessant and earnest solicitations.

Proverbs 28:4

Give not sleep - Until thou hast taken care for the discharge of this obligation.

Proverbs 28:11

Travelleth - Swiftly and unexpectedly. Armed man - Irresistibly.

Proverbs 28:16

Hate - Above many other sins which have a worse name in the world.

Proverbs 28:18

Deviseth - He whose practice it is to contrive wickedness. Swift - Such as greedily execute their wicked designs.

Proverbs 28:20

The law - The word of God, which thy parents delivered to thee.

Proverbs 28:21

Bind them - Constantly remember, and duly consider them.

Proverbs 28:22

It - The law of God which thy parents have taught thee. Talk - It shall give thee counsel and comfort.

Proverbs 28:25

Eye - lids - With her wanton glances,