28:1 The wicked {a} flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. (a) Because their own conscience accuses them. 28:2 For the transgression of a land {b} many [are] its princes: but by a man of understanding [and] knowledge [its] state shall be prolonged. (b) The state of the commonwealth is often changed. 28:8 He that by interest and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather {c} it for him that will pity the poor. (c) For God will take away the wicked usurer, and give his goods to him that will bestow them well. 28:9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] {d} abomination. (d) Because it is not of faith which is grounded on God's word or law which the wicked contemn. 28:11 The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth {e} him out. (e) And judge that he is not wise. 28:12 When righteous [men] rejoice, [there is] great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man {f} is hidden. (f) He is known by his doings to be wicked. 28:14 Happy [is] the man that {g} feareth always: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. (g) Which stands in awe of God, and is afraid to offend him. 28:15 [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] {h} a wicked ruler over the poor people. (h) For he can never be satisfied but always oppresses and spoils. 28:17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of [any] person shall flee to the pit; let no man {i} sustain him. (i) No one will be able to deliver him. 28:21 To have respect of persons [is] not good: for for a piece of {k} bread [that] man will transgress. (k) He will be abused for nothing. 28:22 He that hasteneth to be rich [hath] an evil {l} eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. (l) Meaning, he that is covetous. 28:25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made {m} fat. (m) Will have all things in abundance. | |