Proverbs 28:7-17 Niv
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
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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:9
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the Law. He who refuses to hearken to and to practise the dictates of the Divine law (comp Proverbs 1:20 . Even his prayer shall be abomination (comp. Proverbs 15:8 , and note there). "God heareth not sinners" ( John 9:31 ). Such a man's prayer, if he does pray, is not hearty and sincere, and therefore, lacks the element which alone can make it acceptable. He will not resolve to forsake his favourite sin, even while paying outward worship to... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:9
The prayer that is an abomination God does not hear all prayer. There are even prayers that he rejects with wrath. The broken words of the penitent, the simple cry of the little child, and the ungrammatical sentences of the ignorant person may be all acceptable to God, while prayers faultless in form and impressive in utterance are flung back as insults to the Divine majesty. The first consideration is not as to the nature of the prayer, but as to the character of the supposed worshipper.... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:9
(See homily on Proverbs 15:8 .)—C. read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:10
A tristich. Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way. It is doubtful whether physical danger or moral seduction is meant. The gnome is true in either case; he who mishads one who trusted him, and who, being simple and good, ought to have been respected and to have received better treatment, shall fall into the destruction which he prepared for the other ( Proverbs 26:27 ). Taking the proverb in a moral sense, we find this truth: If the good man does ever yield to the... read more
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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