Proverbs 28:11-21

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

12 When righteous men do rejoice , there is great glory: but when the wicked rise , a man is hidden .

13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper : but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy .

14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.

16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.

18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved : but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent .

21 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress .

Proverbs 28:11-21 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.

Footnotes

• [a]. hidden: or, sought for
• [b]. innocent: or, unpunished