Proverbs 28:1-11

1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion.

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.

3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked, but such as keep the law contend with them.

5 Evil men understand not judgment, but they that seek the LORD understand all things.

6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son, but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way shall himself fall into his own pit, but the upright shall possess good things.

11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit, but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth him out.

Proverbs 28:1-11 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.