Proverbs 28:1-9

1 The wicked run away even though no one pursues them, but the righteous are as confident as a lion.

2 When a land rebels, there are many leaders; but a person with understanding brings order.

3 Poor people who oppress the needy are rain that washes away food.

4 Those who abandon Instruction praise the wicked, but those who follow Instruction battle them.

5 Evil people don't understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand everything.

6 Better to be poor and walk in innocence than to be on crooked paths and wealthy.

7 Intelligent children follow Instruction, but those who befriend gluttons shame their parents.

8 Those who become rich through high interest rates gather money for those who are generous to the poor.

9 Those who turn their ears from hearing Instruction— even their prayers will be detested.

Proverbs 28:1-9 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.