Proverbs 28:8-18

8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way shall himself fall into his own pit, but the upright shall possess good things.
11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit, but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12 When righteous men rejoice, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper, but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
14 Happy is the man that feareth God always, but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.
15 As a roaring lion and a ranging bear, so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16 The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor, but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved, but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once!

Proverbs 28:8-18 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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