E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 28:1
The wicked flee, &c. = A lawIess one flees. Illustrations: Adam (Genesis 3:8 ); Joseph's brethren (Genesis 50:15 ); the Jews (Leviticus 26:36 ); Ahab (1 Kings 21:20 ); Herod Antipas (Matthew 14:2 . Compare Proverbs 20:27 ); Felix (Acts 24:25 ). Compare Ephesians 2:13 . the wicked = a lawless one. Hebrew. rasha'. the righteous = righteous ones. are bold as a lion. Illustrations: Moses (Exodus 32:20 ); the prophet (1 Kings 13:1-10 ); Elijah (1 Kings 18:15 , 1 Kings 18:18 ; 2 Kings 1:15... read more
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 28:1-28
Selfish ambition (28:1-28)A bad conscience makes a person a coward, but a clear conscience gives a person courage (28:1). Some characteristics of a corrupt society are instability in the government, exploitation of fellow citizens (even among the poorer classes), lawlessness, reversal of moral standards, injustice and greed. In spite of this, some will always remain true to God (2-7).Even those who are religious may be guilty of exploiting the poor and misleading the upright, but their... read more