Proverbs 28:7-17 NIV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 28:16

The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor ,.... Or, "much in oppressions" F15 רב מעשקות "multus oppressionibus", Montanus, Junius & Tremeilius, Piscator, Mercerus, Baynus, Michaelis, Schultens. ; he multiplies them, and abounds in them; he distresses his subjects in a variety of ways and methods he uses to extort money from them by which he shows his want of understanding: he is a wise prince that uses gentle methods, and gains the affections of his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 28:17

A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person ,.... That sheds the blood of any in a violent manner; that lays violent hands upon a club, and takes away his life, contrary to the law in Genesis 9:6 . Or, "that is pressed because of the blood of any person" F17 עשק בדם "pressus propter sanguinem animae", Amama, Cartwright; so R. Joseph Kimchi in D. Kimchii Sepher Shorash rad. עשק . ; pressed in his own mind; filled with horror, and tortured in his conscience, for the... read more

Adam Clarke

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

Adam Clarke

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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:12

When righteous men do rejoice - When true religion is no longer persecuted, and the word of God duly esteemed, there is great glory; for the word of the Lord has then free course, runs, and is glorified: but when the wicked rise - when they are elevated to places of trust, and put at the head of civil affairs, then the righteous man is obliged to hide himself; the word of the Lord becomes scarce, and there is no open vision. The first was the case in this country, in the days of Edward VI.;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:13

He that covereth his sins - Here is a general direction relative to conversion. If the sinner do not acknowledge his sins; if he cover and excuse them, and refuse to come to the light of God's word and Spirit, lest his deeds should be reproved, he shall find no salvation. God will never admit a sinful, unhumbled soul, into his kingdom. 2. But if he confess his sin, with a penitent and broken heart, and, by forsaking every evil way, give this proof that he feels his own sore, and the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:14

Happy is the man that feareth alway - That ever carries about with him that reverential and filial fear of God, which will lead him to avoid sin, and labor to do that which is lawful and right in the sight of God his Savior. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:16

The prince that wanteth understanding - A weak prince will generally have wicked ministers, for his weakness prevents him from making a proper choice; and he is apt to prefer them who flatter him, and minister most to his pleasures. The quantum of the king's intellect may be always appreciated by the mildness or oppressiveness of his government. He who plunges his people into expensive wars, to support which they are burdened with taxes, is a prince without understanding. He does not know... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:17

That doeth violence to the blood - He who either slays the innocent, or procures his destruction, may flee to hide himself: but let none give him protection. The law demands his life, because he is a murderer; and let none deprive justice of its claim. Murder is the most horrid crime in the sight of God and man; it scarcely ever goes unpunished, and is universally execrated. read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 28:16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 28:17

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:17

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