Proverbs 28 - Introduction

NOTICEABLE GROUPINGS IN CHAPTER 28

Wicked

The wicked flee when no man pursueth (Proverbs 28:1).

They that forsake the law praise the wicked (Proverbs 28:4).

Evil men understand not justice (Proverbs 28:5).

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich (Proverbs 28:6).

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves (Proverbs 28:12; Proverbs 28:28).

He that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once (Proverbs 28:18).

Poor

A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food (Proverbs 28:3).

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich (Proverbs 28:6).

He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor (Proverbs 28:8).

The poor that hath understanding searcheth him out (Proverbs 28:11).

As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, So is a wicked ruler over a poor people (Proverbs 28:15).

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse (Proverbs 28:27).

Obedient

Such as keep the law contend with them (Proverbs 28:4).

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son (Proverbs 28:7).

The perfect shall inherit good (Proverbs 28:10).

Ruler

For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof (Proverbs 28:2).

As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, So is a wicked ruler over a poor people (Proverbs 28:15).

The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days (Proverbs 28:16).

Pit

Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit (Proverbs 28:10).

A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit (Proverbs 28:17).

Bad associates

He that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father (Proverbs 28:7).

He that followeth vain persons shall have poverty enough (Proverbs 28:19).

Riches

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in his ways though he be rich (Proverbs 28:6).

He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor (Proverbs 28:8).

The rich man is wise in his own conceit (Proverbs 28:11).

He that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished (Proverbs 28:20).

He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him (Proverbs 28:22).

He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife (Proverbs 28:25).

Righteous

The righteous are bold as a lion (Proverbs 28:1).

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory (Proverbs 28:12).

Children

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father (Proverbs 28:7).

Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer (Proverbs 28:24).

Understanding

By men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged (Proverbs 28:2).

Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things (Proverbs 28:5).

The poor that hath understanding searcheth him out (Proverbs 28:11).

The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor (Proverbs 28:16).

Oppression

A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food (Proverbs 28:3).

The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor (Proverbs 28:16).

A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit (Proverbs 28:17).

Transgress

For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof (Proverbs 28:2).

He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper (Proverbs 28:13).

Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer (Proverbs 28:24).

Hide

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves (Proverbs 28:12; Proverbs 28:28).

He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper (Proverbs 28:13).

He that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse (Proverbs 28:27).

Law

They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them (Proverbs 28:4).

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son (Proverbs 28:7).

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination (Proverbs 28:9).

FOOLS THINK IT IS SMART TO SIN

It is as sport to a fool to do mischief (Proverbs 10:23). They think it is smart to cuss somebody out. Some think it is smart to smoke more cigarettes or drink more beers than others. One fool will brag to another fool about how many women he has had. Proverbs has well pin-pointed such people when it calls them fools.

We can surely see the truth of Proverbs 14:9, Fools make a mock at sin.

You try to get a fool to repent of his sinful ways, and he will make fun of you and laugh about sin. He is not about to give up his crowd and his fun. Nothing would be more miserable to him to settle down and live the Christian life. To him, nothing would be more miseralbe; therefore, to him, nothing is more unthinkable. Proverbs 13:19 says, It is abomination to fools to depart from evil. He doesn-'t think any evil is going to come upon him because of the way he is living. Proverbs 14:16 puts it like this, A wise man feareth and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.