Proverbs 28:1-9

1 The wicked flee when no one pursues them; but the righteous, like lions, feel sure of themselves.

2 A land which transgresses [is punished by] having many rulers; but with a man of understanding and knowledge, stability is prolonged.

3 A poor man who oppresses the weak is like a downpour that sweeps away all the food.

4 Those who abandon Torah praise the wicked, but those who keep Torah fight them.

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

6 Better to be poor and live an honest life than be crooked in one's ways, though rich.

7 A wise son observes Torah, but a friend of those lacking restraint shames his father.

8 He who increases his wealth by charging exorbitant interest amasses it for someone who will bestow it on the poor.

9 If a person will not listen to Torah, even his prayer is an abomination.

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.