Proverbs 28:1-11

1 The wicked flee when no one pursues; But the righteous are as bold as a lion.

2 In rebellion, a land has many rulers, But order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

3 A needy man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.

4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; But those who keep the law contend with them.

5 Evil men don't understand justice; But those who seek the LORD understand it fully.

6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, Than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

7 Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; But he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

8 He who increases his wealth by excessive interest Gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, He will fall into his own trap; But the blameless will inherit good.

11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes; But the poor who has understanding sees through him.

Proverbs 28:1-11 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.