281 The wicked flee when no one is pursuing , But the righteous are bold as a lion .
2 By the transgression of a land many are its princes , But by a man of understanding and knowledge , so it endures .
3 A poor man who oppresses the lowly Is like a driving rain which leaves no food .
4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked , But those who keep the law strive with them.
5 Evil men do not understand justice , But those who seek the Lord understand all things .
6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than he who is crooked e though he be rich .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 28:1-6
Commentary on Proverbs 28:1
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Sin makes men cowards. Whatever difficulties the righteous meet in the way of duty, they are not daunted.
Commentary on Proverbs 28:2
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National sins disturb the public repose.
Commentary on Proverbs 28:3
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If needy persons get opportunities of oppressing, their extortion will be more severe than that of the more wealthy.
Commentary on Proverbs 28:4
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Wicked people strengthen one another in wicked ways.
Commentary on Proverbs 28:5
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If a man seeks the Lord, it is a good sign that he understands much, and it is a good means of understanding more.
Commentary on Proverbs 28:6
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An honest, godly, poor man, is better than a wicked, ungodly, rich man; has more comfort in himself, and is a greater blessing to the world.