Proverbs 28:13-23

13 He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, But whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

14 Blessed is the man who always fears; But one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

15 As a roaring lion or a charging bear, So is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

16 The ruler who lacks judgment is a great tyrant. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

17 A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; No one will support him.

18 Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; But one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

19 One who works his land will have an abundance of food; But one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

20 A faithful man is rich with blessings; But one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

21 To show partiality is not good; Yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

22 A stingy man hurries after riches, And doesn't know that poverty waits for him.

23 One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than one who flatters with the tongue.

Proverbs 28:13-23 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.