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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871
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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871). CCEL expanded electronic edition states it is in the public domain.
Proverbs Chapter 28 1 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Proverbs Chapter 28 2 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
2. Anarchy producing contending rulers shortens the reign of each.
but by a man . . . prolonged--or, "by a man of understanding--that is, a good ruler--he who knows or regards the right, that is, a good citizen, shall prolong (his days)." Good rulers are a blessing to the people. Bad government as a punishment for evil is contrasted with good as blessing to the good.
Proverbs Chapter 28 3 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
3. A poor man, &c.--Such, in power, exact more severely, and so leave subjects bare.
Proverbs Chapter 28 4 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
4. They that forsake . . . wicked--Wrongdoers encourage one another.
Proverbs Chapter 28 5 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
5. (Compare
Joh 7:17).
Ignorance of moral truth is due to unwillingness to know it.
Proverbs Chapter 28 6 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
6. (Compare
Pr 10:6).
Riches cannot compensate for sin, nor the want of them affect integrity.
Proverbs Chapter 28 7 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
7. (Compare
Pr 17:25).
riotous men--or, "gluttons"
(Pr 23:20, 21).
Proverbs Chapter 28 8 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
8. usury . . . unjust gain--(Compare Margin). The two terms, meaning nearly the same, may denote excessive interest. God's providence directs the proper use of wealth.
Pr 28:1-28.
1. A bad conscience makes men timid; the righteous are alone truly bold
(Pr 14:26; Ps 27:1).