Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 28:8
8. usury . . . unjust gain—(Compare Margin). The two terms, meaning nearly the same, may denote excessive interest. God's providence directs the proper use of wealth. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 28:9
9. (Compare Proverbs 15:8; Proverbs 21:27). hearing—that is, obeying. God requires sincere worshippers (Psalms 66:18; John 4:24). read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 28:11
11. A poor but wise man can discover (and expose) the rich and self-conceited. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 28:12
12. great glory—or, cause for it to a people, for the righteous rejoice in good, and righteousness exalts a nation (Proverbs 14:34). a man . . . hidden—that is, the good retire, or all kinds try to escape a wicked rule. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 28:13
13. (Compare :-). Concealment of sin delivers none from God's wrath, but He shows mercy to the humble penitent ( :-). read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 28:14
14. feareth—that is, God, and so repents. hardeneth his heart—makes himself insensible to sin, and so will not repent (Proverbs 14:16; Proverbs 29:1). read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 28:15
15. The rapacity and cruelty of such beasts well represent some wicked men (compare Psalms 7:2; Psalms 17:12). read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 28:16
16. The prince . . . understanding—that is, He does not perceive that oppression jeopards his success. Covetousness often produces oppression, hence the contrast. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 28:7
7. (Compare :-). riotous men—or, "gluttons" (Proverbs 23:20; Proverbs 23:21). read more