箴言 28:2 CUNPSS

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 28:1-2

See here, 1. What continual frights those are subject to that go on in wicked ways. Guilt in the conscience makes men a terror to themselves, so that they are ready to flee when none pursues; like one that absconds for debt, who thinks every one he meets a bailiff. Though they pretend to be easy, there are secret fears which haunt them wherever they go, so that they fear where no present or imminent danger is, Ps. 53:5. Those that have made God their enemy, and know it, cannot but see the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 28:2

For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof ,.... Either together; that is, reigning princes, such as lay claim to the crown, and usurp it; otherwise it is a happiness to a nation to have many princes of the blood, to inherit in succession, to support the crown in their family, and defend a nation, and study the good of it; but it is a judgment to a nation when many rise up as competitors for rule, or do rule, as at Athens, where thirty tyrants sprung up at once; by which... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:2

Many are the princes - Nations, as nations, cannot be judged in a future world; therefore, God judges them here. And where the people are very wicked, and the constitution very bad, the succession of princes is frequent - they are generally taken off by an untimely death. Where the people know that the constitution is in their favor, they seldom disturb the prince, as they consider him the guardian of their privileges. But by a man of understanding - Whether he be a king, or the king's... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:1-5

Canons of moral truth I. WICKEDNESS IS FEARFUL , GOODNESS IS COURAGEOUS . ( Proverbs 28:1 .) A good conscience is better than a thousand witnesses; an evil conscience unmans ( Job 15:21 ). What passes by the name of courage is often the effect of fear of men; and that which is discountenanced as want of spirit may proceed from the profoundest reverence for God. We shall never find anything in the world more to be feared than the warring presence within our own breast.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:1-28

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:2

For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof. This implies that the wickedness of a nation is punished by frequent changes of rulers, who impose new laws, taxes, and other burdens, which greatly oppress the people; but regarding the antithesis in the second hemistich, we take the meaning to be that when iniquity, injustice, apostasy, and other evils abound, a country becomes the prey of pretenders and partisans striving for the supremacy. The history of the northern kingdom... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 28:2

Proverbs 28:2. For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof Contending at the same time for supremacy, or rather succeeding one another. Their princes are soon cut off, and other persons, and frequently persons of other families, come in their stead, which is justly threatened, in the Scriptures, as a curse to a country, because such frequent changes are seldom for the better, but commonly for the worse, and are frequently attended with blood and slaughter, with the change... read more

Donald C. Fleming

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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 28:2

many: i.e. changes of dynasty in quick succession. a man of understanding, &c. or a man knowing a discerning [man] when he sees him, &c. Compare Pharaoh and Joseph; or Nebuchadnezzar and Daniel. man. Hebrew. 'adam. App-14 . read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 28:1-2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 28:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:1-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:1-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 28:2

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 28:1-28

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 28:2

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