Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 28:1-27
D. Instructive Contrasts chs. 28-29Most of the proverbs in this section are couplets, and most of them set forth a truth by means of a contrast. read more
Proverbs 28:7-17 Niv
Thomas Constable
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 28:8
When authorities discover a person who gets rich by charging exorbitant interest, and they bring him to justice, they usually turn his money over to others who are trustworthy and less greedy. This illustrates the fact that a person who amasses a fortune dishonestly often loses it eventually. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 28:11
Sometimes rich people think they are wise because they have accumulated much money (cf. 1 Timothy 6:17). However a wise person, even a poor wise man, can see that that is not the ultimate reason he is rich. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 28:14
Fearing sin is in view here, not having a timid disposition or fearing God. [Note: Ross, p. 1106.] The contrast of hardening the heart supports this view. read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:1-28
Observations relating chiefly to Social Life2. Cp. the many changes of rulers during the unsatisfactory period described in 2K15.3. The addition of a single Hebrew letter gives ’wicked’ instead of poor. 4. See the account of Phinehas (Numbers 25). But the law here means religious and moral teaching in general. 5. Cp. 1 John 2:20.8. Unjust gain] RV ’increase.’ The OT. denounced usury and interest because it was assumed that the borrower was a person in distress (Exodus 22:25; Deuteronomy 23:19;... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 28:8
(8) He that by usury . . . increaseth his substance.—See above on Proverbs 6:1.He shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.—The “pound” is taken from him who knows not how to use it (Luke 19:24), and given to one who does. (Comp. 1 Samuel 15:28.) read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 28:9
(9) Even his prayer shall be abomination.—See above on Proverbs 15:8. read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 28:10
(10) He shall fall himself into his own pit.—See above on Proverbs 26:27. read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 28:11
(11) The rich man is wise in his own conceit.—For the blinding effect of wealth comp. Revelation 3:17. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 28:17
17. doeth violence . . . blood, c.—or, that is oppressed by the blood of life ( :-), which he has taken. to the pit—the grave or destruction (Proverbs 1:12 Job 33:18-24; Psalms 143:7). stay him—sustain or deliver him. read more