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Proverbs 28:20-28

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20 A faithful man will have many blessings, but one in a hurry to get rich will not go unpunished.[a]
21 It is not good to show partiality[b]- yet a man may sin for a piece of bread.
22 A greedy man[c] is in a hurry for wealth; he doesn't know that poverty will come to him.[d]
23 One who rebukes a person will later find more favor than one who flatters[e] with his tongue.[f]
24 The one who robs his father or mother and says, "That's no sin," is a companion to a man who destroys.
25 A greedy person provokes conflict, but whoever trusts in the Lord will prosper.[g]
26 The one who trusts in himself[h] is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.[i]
27 The one who gives to the poor will not be in need, but one who turns his eyes away[j] will receive many curses.[k]
28 When the wicked come to power, people hide, but when they are destroyed, the righteous flourish.[l]
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Proverbs 28:20-28 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 15

In this chapter we have a short history of the reign of Abijam, 1Ki 15:1-8 and of Asa, 1Ki 14:9-24, both kings of Judah; and of the reigns of Nadab the son of Jeroboam, and of Baasha, who destroyed his family, both kings of Israel, 1Ki 15:25-34.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

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