Proverbs 28:9-19

9 He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
10 Whosoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit, but the perfect shall inherit every good thing.
11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit, but the poor that has understanding is wiser than he.
12 When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, the sane man hides himself.
13 He that covers his sins shall not prosper, but whosoever confesses and forsakes them shall attain mercy.
14 Blessed is the man that fears God always, but he that hardens his heart shall fall into evil.
15 As a roaring lion and a hungry bear, so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16 The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor, but he that hates covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 A man that does violence to the blood of any person shall flee all the way to the grave, and no one shall sustain him.
18 Whosoever walks in integrity shall be saved, but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall into one of them.
19 He that tills his land shall be filled with bread, but he that follows after vain persons shall be filled with 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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