Proverbs 28
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Chapter 28
| 28:2 | But - By a wise and good prince. |
| 28:3 | It like - Is like a violent rain or flood, which washes away the very seeds in the earth. He is the worst of all oppressors. |
| 28:4 | Contend - Are so far from praising them, that they severely reprove them. |
| 28:5 | Judgment - What is just and right. All things - Which are necessary to be known by them. |
| 28:6 | Better - In a much happier condition. |
| 28:10 | Causeth - That by evil counsel, or example, or artifice, draws them into evil. |
| 28:12 | Rejoice - Are promoted. Glory - In that common - wealth.Rise - Are advanced to authority. Hidden - Wise and good men, who only are worthy of the name of men, withdraw themselves into obscure places. |
| 28:14 | Alway - In all times, companies, and conditions. |
| 28:16 | Oppressor - The tyranny of a prince, is a manifest sign of folly.Prolong - By God's favour, the peace and satisfaction of his own mind, and the hearty love of his people. |
| 28:17 | Violence - That sheddeth any man's blood. Shall flee - Shall speedily be destroyed. Shall slay - None should desire or endeavour to save him from his deserved punishment. |
| 28:18 | At once - Once for all; so he shall never rise more. |
| 28:20 | Faithful - Who deals truly and justly in all his transactions. |
| 28:21 | For - When a man hath once accustomed himself to take bribes, a very small advantage will make him sell justice. |
| 28:22 | Evil eye - Is uncharitable to persons in want, and envious to those who get any thing besides him. Poverty - And consequently that he shall need the pity and help of others. |
| 28:24 | The same - Is a thief and robber. |
| 28:25 | Fat - Shall live happily and comfortably. |
| 28:26 | Wisely - Distrusting his own judgment, and seeking the advice of others, and especially of God. |
| 28:28 | Men - Righteous men are afraid to appear publickly. |