Proverbs 28:12-22

12 When the just are triumphant, there is great rejoicing, but when the wicked rise up, people hide.
13 He who conceals his sins will not succeed; he who confesses and abandons them will gain mercy.
14 Happy the person who is never without fear, but he who hardens his heart will fall into misfortune.
15 Like a roaring lion or a bear prowling for food is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 A prince without discernment is a cruel oppressor, but one who hates greed will prolong his life.
17 Let a man weighed down with anyone's blood flee to a pit; give him no support.
18 Whoever lives blamelessly will be saved, but he whose ways are crooked will fall in one [of those ways].
19 He who farms his land will have plenty of food, but he who follows futilities will have plenty of poverty.
20 A trustworthy person will receive many blessings, but one rushing to get rich will not go unpunished.
21 To show partiality is not good, though a person may do wrong for a crust of bread.
22 He who is greedy rushes after riches, not knowing that want will overtake him.

Proverbs 28:12-22 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.

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