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Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary

Proverbs 28 - Introduction

A.M. 3304. B.C. 700.

The character of the righteous and of the wicked, with the blessed fruits of integrity, and the evil effects of sin, Proverbs 28:1. The evil of concealing, and blessedness of confessing sin, Proverbs 28:13. The evil of oppression and violence, the benefit of industry and faithfulness, with divers other observations, Proverbs 28:15.

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See also Proverbs 28 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    SECTION IV., PROVERBS 25-29. The title of this section adds to the tradition of a Solomonic collection of proverbs the further tradition of literary activity in the time of Hezekiah. The same general...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _GENERAL OBSERVATIONS ON IMPIETY, AND RELIGIOUS INTEGRITY_....

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    NOTICEABLE GROUPINGS IN CHAPTER 28 _Wicked_ The wicked flee when no man pursueth (Proverbs 28:1). They that forsake the law praise the wicked (Proverbs 28:4). Evil men understand not justice (Prove...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:2 instruction; (i-5) 'Wisdom' here and in ver. 7 is _ chokmah_ . 'Instruction' means also, 'correction,' 'warning,' 'discipline,' Job 36:10 ....

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    ** The name of this book signifies "The Preacher." The wisdom of God here preaches to us, speaking by Solomon, who it is evident was the author. At the close of his life, being made sensible of his s...

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