Proverbs 28:7-9

7 A discerning son heeds instruction, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.

8 Whoever increases wealth by taking interest or profit from the poor amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.

9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable.

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Proverbs 28:7-9 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.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

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1. Proverbs 23:19-21
2. S Exodus 18:21; Ezekiel 18:8
3. S Job 27:17; Proverbs 13:22
4. S Job 3:15; Psalms 112:9; Proverbs 14:31; Luke 14:12-14
5. S Psalms 66:18; Psalms 109:7; S Proverbs 15:8; S Isaiah 1:13

Proverbs 28:7-9

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Proverbs 28:7-9 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 15

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