Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:19
He that tilleth his land - See Proverbs 12:11 . read more
Proverbs 28:15-23
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:20
He that maketh haste to be rich - See Proverbs 13:11 ; Proverbs 20:21 . 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 28:12-28
Hidden manhood The two main truths here taught have been anticipated by a foregoing proverb, viz. the advantage to society of promoting the good; and the injury done by the advancement of the wicked (see Proverbs 11:10 ). But there is a truth suggested by the wise man's language which does not elsewhere appear; he says that when the wicked rise "a man is hidden," that "men hide themselves." The fact here alluded to is clear enough; we have often read, or have frequently observed, that... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:15
A wicked ruler over the poor people; a people weak and resourceless. To such a powerful tyrant is as fatal as a roaring lion or a hungry bear prowling in quest of food. The prophets compare evil rulers to ravenous lions (see Jeremiah 4:7 ; Ezekiel 19:6 ). They are like lions in strength and cruelty, like bears in craft and ferocity. Septuagint, "A hungry lion and a thirsty wolf is he, who, being poor, rules over an indigent nation." The poverty of the subjects embitters the conduct of... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:15-16
The wicked ruler I. THE SIMILE . ( Proverbs 28:15 .) He is like a fierce and devouring beast. No pity softens his bosom; no justice regulates his conduct. Complaint provokes further exactions; resistance kindles him into fury. He looks upon his people, not as a flock to be tended, but to be preyed upon. He roars around them like the nightly bear about the fold. Such monsters have often appeared in history. II. THE SOURCE OF OPPRESSION . It lies in the ignorance of the... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:16
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor; literally, and rich in oppression . Ewald, Delitzsch, Nowack, and others take the verse, not as a statement, but as a warning addressed to the ruler, as we have so many addressed to a son, and as the author of the Book of Wisdom calls upon the judges of the earth to listen to his admonitions. They therefore render thus: "O prince, void of understanding, but rich in oppression!" The wording and accentuation of the passage... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:17
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit. This should be, a man oppressed ( Isaiah 38:14 ), burdened , with the blood of anyone . The wilful murderer, with his guilt upon his soul, flies in vain from remorse; his crime pursues him even to the grave. For inadvertent manslaughter the cities of refuge offered an asylum, but for deliberate murder there was no safe refuge, either from the stings of conscience or from the avenger of blood, but death. The... read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:18
Shall fall at once - Shall fall without resource, altogether. read more