Proverbs 28:4-14

4 Those that forsake the law praise the wicked, but such as keep the law contend with them.
5 Evil men do not understand judgment, but those that seek the LORD understand all things.
6 Better is the poor that walks in his perfection than he that is perverse in his ways, though he is rich.
7 Whosoever keeps the law is a wise son, but he that is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
8 He that by usury and unjust gain increases his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
9 He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
10 Whosoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit, but the perfect shall inherit every good thing.
11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit, but the poor that has understanding is wiser than he.
12 When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, the sane man hides himself.
13 He that covers his sins shall not prosper, but whosoever confesses and forsakes them shall attain mercy.
14 Blessed is the man that fears God always, but he that hardens his heart shall fall into evil.

Proverbs 28:4-14 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.

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