CRITICAL NOTES.— PROVERBS 28:1. FOR THE TRANSGRESSION, etc. Or, “_In the rebellion_.” “For this use of the word transgression in the sense of _revolt_, compare the verb employed in this sense in 2 Kings 1:1; also Exodus 23:21, etc.” _(Zöckler)_. Zöckler translates the last clause, “_through wise, p... [ Continue Reading ]
_MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 28:2_ THE PENALTY OF REVOLT As will be seen by a reference to the Critical Notes, the word _transgression_ would be better translated _rebellion_. The proverb then sets forth, I. THE DISADVANTAGES ATTENDANT ON REVOLT AGAINST THE EXISTING GOVERNMENT. Whether the rebelli... [ Continue Reading ]
_MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 28:3_ THE MOST INEXCUSABLE OPPRESSION I. OPPRESSION FROM AN UNEXPECTED QUARTER. Although poverty sometimes has a very hardening influence upon men, we do not often find it takes the form of oppression of their fellow-sufferers in poverty. On the contrary, the sympathy o... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— PROVERBS 28:5. JUDGMENT, or, “what is right” _(Delitzsch)_. PROVERBS 28:6. PERVERSE, etc., literally, “he who is crooked in two ways.” Delitzsch translates, “_a double-going deceiver_.” PROVERBS 28:8. USURY AND UNJUST GAIN. Literally, “_Interest and usury_.” “These are so disting... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— PROVERBS 28:12. HIDDEN. Or “_sought for_.” Delitzsch understands this to mean “plundered,” or “_subjected to espionage_.” _MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 28:11_ WISDOM IN WEALTH AND POVERTY I. RICHES TEND TO PRODUCE SELF-DECEPTION. The power of riches to give external position and i... [ Continue Reading ]
_MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 28:13_ CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS I. SIN TENDS TO PRODUCE SHAME. Even a child often tries to hide an act of disobedience to a good mother’s law, and this not from fear of punishment merely, but from an undefined sense of shame. And this feeling clings to all men through... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— PROVERBS 28:16. Ewald, Zöckler, Delitzsch, and others read this verse, “O _prince devoid of understanding, he that hateth unjust gain continueth long_.” PROVERBS 28:17. First clause. “_A man laden with the blood of a soul_.” PROVERBS 28:18. PERVERSE WAYS. Rather “_double ways_.”... [ Continue Reading ]
_MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 28:24_ ROBBING PARENTS I. A PARENT’S SACRED RIGHTS. A father and mother, if they are worthy of the name, have a very strong claim upon their children’s consideration. Their children owe them obedience in their childhood, and reverent and loving regard when they have rea... [ Continue Reading ]
_MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 28:26_, _AND LAST CLAUSE OF Proverbs 28:25_ SELF-CONFIDENCE I. HE THAT TRUSTS IN HIS OWN HEART IS A FOOL, BECAUSE HE REFUSES TO PROFIT BY THE EXPERIENCE OF OTHERS. If a man who has made a perilous voyage declares at the end of it that he has found his compass utterly un... [ Continue Reading ]