E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 28:7
wise = intelligent. Hebrew. binah. See note on Proverbs 1:2 . shameth . Compare Proverbs 29:15 . read more
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E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 28:9
the law = instruction. read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 28:10
the righteous = upright ones. pit = a slough or clay pit. Hebrew. shehuth. read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 28:6
"Better is the poor man that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich."This is a variation of Proverbs 19:1. There the righteous poor man is better than a fool; here he is better than a wealthy wicked man. It's true both ways. See the note there. read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 28:7
"Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son, But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.""Again, the Law here is the Torah (the Pentateuch) and seems also to include the directions and commandments of one's father. An obedient and prudent son brings joy and honor to his father (Proverbs 10:1; 29:3). The son who herds with debauchers, and wastes his substance in riotous living brings shame and insults upon his father."[12]Deane recommended the Septuagint here: "A wise son keeps the law,... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 28:8
"He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth for him that hath pity of the poor."Usury, defined as excessive interest, was based upon a percentage of money loaned required to be paid in addition to the principal; `increase' referred to such agreements in which grain and other products were loaned, contingent upon the lender being repaid with an "increase in kind." Borrow three bushels, pay back four!This proverb states that unscrupulous loan sharks who amassed fortunes... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 28:9
"He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination."Hearing the law (here) is not a reference merely to hearing it read. It means "accepting and obeying the law." If a man is disobedient to God, even his prayer is an abomination to God. The same thing is said of the wicked man's sacrifice (Proverbs 15:1), and even of his very thoughts (Proverbs 15:26). That God indeed refuses to hear some prayers is mentioned by Isaiah (Isaiah 1:15). read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 28:10
"Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.""He who tempts the upright to evil courses will himself fall into the pit which he has dug."[14]; Proverbs 26:27 has this same thought. See the comment there. read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 28:9
Proverbs 28:9. He that turneth away his ear, &c.— "He who will not hearken to what God directs, nor do what he enjoins, has no reason to pretend to ask any thing of him, and in truth were better not to think of him at all: he had much rather we should not use his name at all, than only mention him in our oaths and blasphemies; and that we should never magnify his power, his providence, or his mercy, rather than make use of those discourses to seditious and sacrilegious purposes. If we live... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 28:6
Better. See note on Proverbs 8:11 . the poor = a poor one. uprightness = integrity. Than he . . . ways = Than [he that walketh] in double ways. Hebrew. 'akash. See Proverbs 28:18 . Compare James 1:8 . ways = double ways. As in Proverbs 28:18 . read more