Proverbs 28:14-18

14 Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.

15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

16 A tyrannical ruler practices extortion, but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.

17 Anyone tormented by the guilt of murder will seek refuge in the grave; let no one hold them back.

18 The one whose walk is blameless is kept safe, but the one whose ways are perverse will fall into the pit.^[a]

Proverbs 28:14-18 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.

Cross References

• 1. Genesis 9:6; 1 Samuel 30:17; 1 Kings 20:20; Jeremiah 41:15; Jeremiah 44:14
• 2. Jeremiah 39:18
• 3. S Esther 6:13; Proverbs 10:9

Footnotes

• [a]. Syriac (see Septuagint); Hebrew "into one"