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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:8

He that by usury - increaseth his substance - By taking unlawful interest for his money; lending to a man in great distress, money, for the use of which he requires an exorbitant sum. O that the names of all those unfeeling, hard-hearted, consummate villains in the nation, who thus take advantage of their neighbour's necessities to enrich themselves, were published at every market cross; and then the delinquents all sent to their brother savages in New Zealand. It would be a happy riddance... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:9

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law - Many suppose, if they do not know their duty, they shall not be accountable for their transgressions; and therefore avoid every thing that is calculated to enlighten them. They will not read the Bible, lest they should know the will of Good; and they will not attend Divine ordinances for the same reason. But this pretense will avail them nothing; as he that might have known his master's will, but would not, shall be treated as he shall be... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:10

Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray - He who strives to pervert one really converted to God, in order that he may pour contempt on religion, shall fall into that hell to which he has endeavored to lead the other. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:1-25

(latter part) The source of disturbance and the secret of security We hardly need the pen of the wise man to assure us that— I. SIN MEANS DISTURBANCE TO OUR SOUL . 1 . It is bad enough to be unfortunate ; to suffer from privation or loss. 2 . It is far worse to be guilty . We soon accommodate ourselves to our misfortunes; we readily adjust ourselves to our circumstances, even though these may be very narrow. But sin strikes deep, and its wound lasts long.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:1-28

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:6

This is almost the same as Proverbs 19:1 , but varies a little in the second hemistich: than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. The Hebrew literally is, perverse of two ways ; i . e . who, going one way, pretends to go another; the "two ways" being the evil which he really pursues, and the good which he feigns to follow. Delitzsch calls him "a double-going deceiver." So Siracides imprecates, "Woe to the sinner that goeth two ways" ( Ecclesiastes 2:12 ). "A... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:6-12

The moral quality of life Nothing we can touch, no relation we can enter into or observe, but has its moral bearing. This, indeed, is the great lesson, in hundredfold iteration, of this book. I. POVERTY WITH INNOCENCE , WEALTH WITH PERVERSITY . ( Proverbs 28:6 .) Whatever be the compensations of poverty in a lower point of view, most men would vote for riches if they had the opportunity at the price of all its inconveniences, and we need to be reminded that he who would... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:7

Whoso keepeth the Law is a wise son . "Law" is torah , as Proverbs 28:4 ; but it seems here to include not only the Decalogue, but also the father's instruction and commands. Such an obedient and prudent son brings honour and joy to a parent's heart (see Proverbs 10:1 ; Proverbs 29:3 ). He that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father; literally, he that feedeth , hath fellowship with , gluttons ( Proverbs 23:20 ). The son who herds with debauchers, and wastes... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:8

He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance. "Usury" ( neshek ) is interest on money lent taken in money; "unjust gain" ( tarbith ) is interest taken in kind, as if a man, having lent a bushel of corn, exacted two bushels in return. All such transactions were forbidden by the Law of Moses, at any rate between Israelites (see Le 25:36, 37, "Thou shalt not give thy brother thy money upon usury ( neshek ), nor lend him thy victuals for increase [ marbith , equivalent to ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:8

(See homily on Proverbs 28:20 , Proverbs 28:22 .)—C. read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:1-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:1-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:6

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:8

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