Matthew Henry Commentary Proverbs 28
Matthew Henry Commentary
Proverbs 28
Matthew Henry Commentary
Proverbs 28
"The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion." — Proverbs 28:1 (ASV)
Sin makes people cowards. Whatever difficulties the righteous meet in the way of duty, they are not daunted.
"For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged." — Proverbs 28:2 (ASV)
National sins disturb the public peace.
"A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is [like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food." — Proverbs 28:3 (ASV)
If needy persons get opportunities to oppress, their extortion will be more severe than that of the more wealthy.
"They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them." — Proverbs 28:4 (ASV)
Wicked people strengthen one another in wicked ways.
"Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things." — Proverbs 28:5 (ASV)
If a man seeks the Lord, it is a good sign that he understands much, and it is a good means of understanding more.
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