PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 28:2 Righteous individuals are essential for a just society. When many individuals are unjust, particularly those with power, all of society will suffer. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 28:5 In Proverbs 1:1, EVIL MEN are those opposed to God’s will. They DO NOT UNDERSTAND JUSTICE and what it requires from a government or a society. THOSE WHO SEEK THE LORD, in contrast, should have the most accurate understanding of justice. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = d [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 28:9 The LAW is God’s covenantal instruction, especially the books of Moses. The three proverbs on the law (vv. Proverbs 28:4, Proverbs 28:7, Proverbs 28:9) in this section (vv. Proverbs 28:2) indicate that a healthy fear of the Lord is reflected in people’s respect for the... [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 28:13 To fear THE LORD (see note on 1:7) involves confessing one’s sins, rather than concealing them and hardening one’s heart. Such a person receives mercy and is therefore truly happy. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.leng... [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 28:15 A WICKED RULER is pictured as a destructive wild animal who feeds off of POOR PEOPLE rather than protecting and providing for them. Such a ruler is a CRUEL OPPRESSOR who lacks the wisdom to hate UNJUST GAIN. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); fo... [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 28:17 These proverbs concern being delivered from trouble. No one should assist a FUGITIVE fleeing from justice (compare Genesis 9:6). People of INTEGRITY will get the help they need. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length,... [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 28:19 These proverbs all concern the desire to secure wealth and favor for oneself. They condemn get-rich-quick schemes (vv. Proverbs 28:19, Proverbs 28:20; compare Proverbs 13:11), chasing after wealth (Proverbs 28:20, Proverbs 28:22), accepting bribes (v.... [ Continue Reading ]