Proverbs 28:23-28

23 It is better to warn a man than to pretend to praise him. In the end he will be more pleased with you.

24 Anyone who steals from his parents and says, "It's not wrong," is just like a man who destroys.

25 A person who always wants more stirs up fights. But anyone who trusts in the LORD will succeed.

26 Anyone who trusts in himself is foolish. But a person who lives wisely is kept safe.

27 Those who give to poor people will have everything they need. But those who close their eyes to the poor will be under many curses.

28 When those who are evil take charge, other people hide. But when those who are evil die, godly people grow stronger.

Proverbs 28:23-28 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.