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Proverbs 28 |
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Proverbs 28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Sin makes men cowards. Whatever difficulties the righteous meet in the way of duty, they are not daunted.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
How do [the wicked] flee when no one pursues? He has that within which drives him on—an accuser in his conscience, and this he carries about everywhere. Just as it would be impossible to flee from himself, so neither can he escape the persecutor within; but wherever he goes, he is scourged and has an incurable wound! But not such is the righteous.
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Proverbs 28:2 For the transgression of a land many [are] the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged.
National sins disturb the public repose.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Proverbs 28:3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor [is like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
If needy persons get opportunities of oppressing, their extortion will be more severe than that of the more wealthy.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 28:4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
Wicked people strengthen one another in wicked ways.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
The Stoics laid down their doctrine on the basis that the goal is to live according to nature, using the word nature improperly rather than “God,” since nature applies to plants, crops, trees and stones. At any rate, there is the clear statement, “Scoundrels think nothing of the law, but those who love the law set it in front of them like a wall.” For “the wisdom of able men will understand the paths of wisdom, but the folly of fools goes in the wrong direction.” .
Author: Clement Of Alexandria Rank: Author AD: 215
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Proverbs 28:5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all [things].
If a man seeks the Lord, it is a good sign that he understands much, and it is a good means of understanding more.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Proverbs 28:6 Better [is] the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than [he that is] perverse [in his] ways, though he [be] rich.
An honest, godly, poor man, is better than a wicked, ungodly, rich man; has more comfort in himself, and is a greater blessing to the world.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Proverbs 28:7 Whoso keepeth the law [is] a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous [men] shameth his father.
Companions of riotous men not only grieve their parents, but shame them.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Proverbs 28:8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
That which is ill got, though it may increase much, will not last long. Thus the poor are repaid, and God is glorified.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 28:9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.
The sinner at whose prayers God is angry, is one who obstinately refuses to obey God’s commands.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 28:10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good [things] in possession.
The success of ungodly men is their own misery.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 28:11 The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Rich men are so flattered, that they think themselves superior to others.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 28:12 When righteous [men] do rejoice, [there is] great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
There is glory in the land when the righteous have liberty.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Proverbs 28:13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.
In the Orthodox Church, confessing sins is a major component of the sacrament of penance. By confessing, we mean that we confess our sins to a priest.
The Holy Scripture is full of examples of confession. Confession was practiced up until the last prophet of the Old Testament, or the time between the Old and New Testament, the time of John the Baptist: 'Then Jerusalem, all Judea, and all the region around the Jordan went out to him; they confessed their sins and were baptized in the Jordan River' [Matt 3:5-6].
Even in the New Testament, people confessed their sins: 'Many of those who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds' [Acts 19:18], and 'Therefore confess your sins to each other' [Jas 5:16]. However, Protestant sects do not believe in confession and do not consider it as part of repentance.
It is folly to indulge sin, and excuse it. He who covers his sins, shall not have any true peace. He who humbly confesses his sins, with true repentance and faith, shall find mercy from God. The Son of God is our great atonement. Under a deep sense of our guilt and danger, we may claim salvation from that mercy which reigns through righteousness unto eternal life, by Jesus Christ our Lord.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
“As confession and beauty are in the sight of God,” so a sinner who confesses his sins and says, “My wounds stink and are corrupt because of my foolishness” loses his foul wounds and is made whole and clean. But “he that covers his sins shall not prosper.”
I address you too, the penitents. You should not keep back from yourselves this means of healing [confession] that has been given you. For it says in the Scripture, “He who confesses his sins and abandons them, on him God has mercy.” Look at the son who squandered his wealth. And when he returned to his father, he received him in joy and slew the fatted ox for him. And his father rejoiced at his repentance and even invited his friends to rejoice with him. And his father embraced him and kept on kissing him, saying, “This my son was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found.” And his father did not reprove him for the wealth he had squandered.
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Proverbs 28:14 Happy [is] the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
There is a fear which causes happiness. Faith and love will deliver from the fear of eternal misery; but we should always fear offending God, and fear sinning against him.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Someone asks, “Is there, therefore, no difference between saints and sinners?” Certainly, there is a great and almost immeasurable difference. Scripture says, “Blessed is the man who is always fearful.” The mind of a wise person is ever uneasy about his own salvation. Although there is a great difference between saints and sinners, still I ask all those who profess a religion, Who, according to his own conscience, is sufficiently holy; who does not tremble about the fearful severity of a future judgment; who is untroubled about his eternal salvation? If this is not the case, just as it should not be, I beg, let any one tell me why he does not strive with all the power of his goods to redeem, by a holy death, whatever sins he may have committed by transgression during his lifetime.
Let your requests be spiritual … let your mind be alert, let your attention be concentrated on the words. Ask for the kind of things it is usual to ask of God so that you may gain what you ask. To the same end maintain your constant vigil, alert, keeping your attention undimmed, no yawning or switching your mind in one direction and another, but working out your salvation in fear and trembling. “Blessed is the person,” Scripture says, remember, “whose piety puts him in awe of everything.”
He who in all things stands in awe out of reverent timidity is called blessed, and he stands firm in the truth who is able to say, “I set the Lord always in my sight; for he is at my right hand that I shall not be moved.” The Long Rules, Preface.
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Proverbs 28:15 [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler over the poor people.
A wicked ruler, whatever we may call him, this scripture calls a roaring lion, and a ranging bear.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Proverbs 28:16 The prince that wanteth understanding [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
Oppressors want understanding; they do not consult their own honor, ease, and safety.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 28:17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of [any] person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
The murderer shall be haunted with terrors. None shall desire to save him from deserved punishment, nor pity him.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 28:18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but [he that is] perverse [in his] ways shall fall at once.
Uprightness will give men holy security in the worst times; but the false and dishonest are never safe.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 28:19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.
Those who are diligent, take the way to live comfortably.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 28:20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
The true way to be happy, is to be holy and honest; not to raise an estate suddenly, without regard to right or wrong.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 28:21 To have respect of persons [is] not good: for for a piece of bread [that] man will transgress.
Judgment is perverted, when any thing but pure right is considered.
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Proverbs 28:22 He that hasteth to be rich [hath] an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
He that hastens to be rich, never seriously thinks how quickly God may take his wealth from him, and leave him in poverty.
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Proverbs 28:23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
Upon reflection, most will have a better opinion of a faithful reprover than of a soothing flatterer.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 28:24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, [It is] no transgression; the same [is] the companion of a destroyer.
Here is the wickedness of those who think it no sin to rob their parents, by wheedling them or threatening them, or by wasting what they have, and running into debt.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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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 fat.
Those make themselves always easy, that live in continual dependence upon God and his grace, and live by faith.
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Proverbs 28:26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
A fool trusts to his own strength, merit, and righteousness. And trusts to his own heart, which is not only deceitful above all things, but which has often deceived him.
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Proverbs 28:27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
A selfish man not only will not look out for objects of compassion, but will look off from those that call for his attention.
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Don’t forget that rule, where it says, “Whoever gives to the poor will never be in want.” Have you already forgotten what the Lord is going to say to those who have given to the poor: “Come, blessed of my Father, receive the kingdom”? Sermon
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Proverbs 28:28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
When power is put into the hands of the wicked, wise men decline public business. If the reader will go diligently over this and the other chapters, in many places where at first he may suppose there is least of Christ, still he will find what will lead to him.
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