CONTENTS.
The wise man is prosecuting the same subjects in this chapter as in
the preceding. By various similitudes he teacheth the blessedness of
wisdom's ways, and the awful termination of a contrary conduct.
Proverbs 28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous
are bold as a lio... [ Continue Reading ]
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is
perverse in his ways, though he be rich. Whoso keepeth the law is a
wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his
father. He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he
shall gather it for him that w... [ Continue Reading ]
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the
poor people. The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great
oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. A
man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the
pit; let no man stay him.... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS.
READER! I take occasion from the view of this chapter, and the
contents of it, to remind your heart, and my own, how truly blessed it
must be to find Christ in his hidden word; and what distinguishing
tokens of favour it brings with it, when this is the case. And,
indeed, may we not su... [ Continue Reading ]