Proverbs 28:1
The wicked
a flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
(a) Because their own conscience accuses them.
Proverbs 28:2
For the transgression of a land
b 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
He that by interest and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather
c 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
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be]
d abomination.
(d) Because it is not of faith which is grounded on Gods word or law which the wicked contemn.
Proverbs 28:11
The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth
e him out.
(e) And judge that he is not wise.
Proverbs 28:12
When righteous [men] rejoice, [there is] great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man
f is hidden.
(f) He is known by his doings to be wicked.
Proverbs 28:14
Happy [is] the man that
g 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
[As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is]
h a wicked ruler over the poor people.
(h) For he can never be satisfied but always oppresses and spoils.
Proverbs 28:17
A man that doeth violence to the blood of [any] person shall flee to the pit; let no man
i sustain him.
(i) No one will be able to deliver him.
Proverbs 28:21
To have respect of persons [is] not good: for for a piece of
k bread [that] man will transgress.
(k) He will be abused for nothing.
Proverbs 28:22
He that hasteneth to be rich [hath] an evil
l eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
(l) Meaning, he that is covetous.
Proverbs 28:25
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made
m fat.
(m) Will have all things in abundance.
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