E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 28:15
roaring = growling while devouring his prey, not roaring (as he springs upon it). read more
Proverbs 28:7-17 Niv
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 28:16
oppressor, &c. Supply the Relative Ellipsis , "oppressor [and shall cut short his days]: but", &c, or, it may be the Figure of speech Aposiopesis ; and = [what of him]. read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 28:17
the blood of any person = the blood of a soul. person. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 . pit = the grave. Hebrew. bor. no man = none: i.e. A man oppressed with the guilt of murder (compare Genesis 9:4 , Genesis 9:5 ) will flee to the pit [of destruction]: let none lay hold on him; there is no occasion for it; he is his own tormentor, and will probably be his own executioner, or will deliver himself up to justice. 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
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 28:11
"The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.""Poor men know what rich men really are. The rich may fool themselves into thinking they are really wise and good; but poor people see through the masks to their true worth."[15] Toy's rendition of the second line: "But an intelligent man will probe him thoroughly."[16] read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 28:12
"When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves."The meaning here is obvious; and most of the translations and versions show very little variation. There is a glimpse here of the terrible sorrow and suffering that come to mankind, because occasionally wicked men gain the ascendancy in power, wealth, government, etc. It is always a sad day for humanity when an evil man procures great authority. Joseph Stalin, for example is credited with murdering... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 28:14
Happy. See note on Proverbs 3:13 . that feareth alway, &c. Illustrations: Joseph (Genesis 39:9 ; Genesis 42:18 ); Nehemiah (Nehemiah 5:15 ). he that hardeneth, &c. Illustrations: Jews (Jeremiah 8:12 ); Gentiles (Romans 2:3-5 ); Herod (Matthew 14:1-10 ). read more