Proverbs 28:11-14 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 28:11

Note, 1. Those that are rich are apt to think themselves wise, because, whatever else they are ignorant of, they know how to get and save; and those that are purse-proud expect that all they say should be regarded as an oracle and a law, and that none should dare to contradict them, but every sheaf bow to theirs; this humour is fed by flatterers, who, because (like Jezebel's prophets) they are fed at their table, cry up their wisdom. 2. Those that are poor often prove themselves wiser than... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 28:12

Note, 1. The comfort of the people of God is the honour of the nation in which they live. There is a great glory dwelling in the land when the righteous do rejoice, when they have their liberty, the free exercise of their religion, and are not persecuted, when the government countenances them and speaks comfortably to them, when they prosper and grow rich, and, much more, when they are preferred and employed and have power put into their hands. 2. The advancement of the wicked is the eclipsing... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 28:13

Here is, 1. The folly of indulging sin, of palliating and excusing it, denying or extenuating it, diminishing it, dissembling it, or throwing the blame of it upon others: He that thus covers his sins shall not prosper, let him never expect it. He shall not succeed in his endeavour to cover his sin, for it will be discovered, sooner or later. There is nothing hid which shall not be revealed. A bird of the air shall carry the voice. Murder will out, and so will other sins. He shall not prosper,... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 28:14

Here is, 1. The benefit of a holy caution. It sounds strangely, but it is very true: Happy is the man that feareth always. Most people think that those are happy who never fear; but there is a fear which is so far from having torment in it that it has in it the greatest satisfaction. Happy is the man who always keeps up in his mind a holy awe and reverence of God, his glory, goodness, and government, who is always afraid of offending God and incurring his displeasure, who keeps conscience... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 28:11

The rich man is wise in his own conceit ,.... Ascribing his getting riches to his great sagacity, wisdom, and prudence; and being flattered with it by dependents on him; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out : a man of good understanding, whether in things natural, civil, moral, or spiritual, though poor, as a man may be poor and yet a wise man; such an one, when he comes into company with a rich man, wise in his own conceit, he soon by conversation with him finds him... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 28:12

When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory ,.... When it is well with them; when they are in prosperous circumstances; when they are countenanced and encouraged by the government under which they are; when they have the free exercise of their religion; and especially when they are advanced to places of profit, honour, and trust, which must make them cheerful and joyful; it is a glory to a land, it adds greatly to the glory of it, and a fine prospect there is of the increase and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 28:13

He that covereth his sins shall not prosper ,.... God may cover a man's sins, and it is an instance of his grace, and it is the glory of it to do it, but a man may not cover his own: it is right in one good man to cover the sins of another, reproving him secretly, and freely forgiving him; but it is wrong in a man to cover his own: not that any man is bound to accuse himself before a court of judicature, or ought to expose his sins to the public, which would be to the hurt of his credit, and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 28:14

Happy is the man that feareth alway ,.... Not men, but the Lord; there is a fear and reverence due to men, according to the stations in which they are; but a slavish fear of man, and which deters from the worship of God and obedience to him, is criminal, and brings a snare; and a man, under the influence of it, cannot be happy: nor is a servile fear of God intended, a fear of wrath and damnation, or a distrust of his grace, a continual calling in question his love, and an awful... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:12

When righteous men do rejoice - When true religion is no longer persecuted, and the word of God duly esteemed, there is great glory; for the word of the Lord has then free course, runs, and is glorified: but when the wicked rise - when they are elevated to places of trust, and put at the head of civil affairs, then the righteous man is obliged to hide himself; the word of the Lord becomes scarce, and there is no open vision. The first was the case in this country, in the days of Edward VI.;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:13

He that covereth his sins - Here is a general direction relative to conversion. If the sinner do not acknowledge his sins; if he cover and excuse them, and refuse to come to the light of God's word and Spirit, lest his deeds should be reproved, he shall find no salvation. God will never admit a sinful, unhumbled soul, into his kingdom. 2. But if he confess his sin, with a penitent and broken heart, and, by forsaking every evil way, give this proof that he feels his own sore, and the... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 28:11

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 28:12

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 28:13

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 28:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 28:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 28:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 28:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 28:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:13

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