Proverbs 28:9-19

9 If a person will not listen to Torah, even his prayer is an abomination.
10 Whoever causes the honest to pursue evil ways will himself fall into his own pit, but the pure-hearted will inherit good.
11 The rich man is wise in his own view, but the poor who has discernment sees through him.
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.

Proverbs 28:9-19 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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