Proverbs 28:10-20

10 He who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will ¹himself fall into his own pit, But the ²blameless will inherit good.

11 The rich man is ³wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him.

12 When the ⁴righteous triumph, there is great glory, But ⁵when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

13 He who ⁶conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who ⁷confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.

14 How blessed is the man who ⁸fears always, But he who ⁹hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

15 Like a ¹⁰roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a ¹¹wicked ruler over a poor people.

16 A ¹²leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

17 A man who is ¹³laden with the guilt of human blood Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him.

18 He who walks blamelessly will be delivered, But he who is ¹⁴crooked * will fall all at once.

19 ¹⁵He who tills his land will ¹⁶have plenty of food, But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty.

20 A ¹⁷faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who ¹⁸makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.

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Proverbs 28:10-20 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

Cross References 18

1. Psalms 7:15; Proverbs 26:27
2. Matthew 6:33; Hebrews 6:12; 1 Peter 3:9
3. Proverbs 3:7; Proverbs 26:5, 12
4. Proverbs 11:10; Proverbs 29:2
5. Proverbs 28:28; Ecclesiastes 10:5, 6
6. Job 31:33; Psalms 32:3
7. Psalms 32:5; 1 John 1:9
8. Proverbs 23:17
9. Psalms 95:8; Romans 2:5
10. Proverbs 19:12; 1 Peter 5:8
11. Exodus 1:14; Proverbs 29:2; Matthew 2:16
12. Ecclesiastes 10:16; Isaiah 3:12
13. Genesis 9:6; Exodus 21:14
14. Proverbs 10:27
15. Proverbs 12:11
16. Proverbs 20:13
17. Proverbs 10:6; Matthew 24:45; Matthew 25:21
18. Proverbs 20:21; Proverbs 28:22; 1 Timothy 6:9

Footnotes 4

[a]. Lit "examines him"
[b]. Lit "will be searched for"
[c]. Lit "flee to the pit"
[d]. Lit "perverse of two ways"