Prov 28 Nkjv (2024)

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What is the main point of Proverbs 28? ›

The wicked flee when no one pursues: This speaks of a confusion and fear that properly belong to the wicked, not to the godly and wise. This is both because they are under God's displeasure and because they lack the strength and courage of the Holy Spirit.

Some commentators suggest this proverb is meant to express what happens when a formerly poor ruler forgets his humble origins and takes advantage of the people. In either case, those being oppressed could be friends or allies of the oppressor, if they were to act righteously.

CSB Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest collects it for one who is kind to the poor. NLT Income from charging high interest rates will end up in the pocket of someone who is kind to the poor.

The choice is clear: if a person chooses to honor the Lord and "fear" evil, they will be happy. If someone hardens their heart against the Lord, it eventually leads to disastrous trouble. Context Summary.

Proverbs performs all the functions of Scripture mentioned in 2 Timothy 3:16—”It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.” In Proverbs, God teaches us principles that will bring us peace and contentment, chides us for the things we have done in sin, shows us how to correct our way of life, and ...

Therefore, the chief aim of the book of Proverbs is to bring divine truth into proper focus, enabling us to look at life through God's eyes—from His eternal, all-knowing point of view—and then live accordingly. Proverbs teaches us how to gain wisdom from God's reproofs so that, in the power of the Spirit, we will obey.

Proverbs 28:2 in Other Translations

2 When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability. 2 When the country is in chaos, everybody has a plan to fix it - But it takes a leader of real understanding to straighten things out.

In this context, that can refer to dishonest business practices or blatant corruption. A person gaining wealth that way might think they are better off, but they cannot escape spiritual judgment through money. If the dishonest person tries to claim their finances and faith are separate, Scripture disagrees.

One of the more common versions of false faith is the attempt to use God as a vending machine, or a genie. His laws and commands are ignored, but He is still expected to cooperate with prayer requests.

If you walk wisely according to the words of truth in the Bible, you will be saved from falling and destroying your life. But if you choose to be contrary and rebellious, no one is going to get hurt but you. God and Solomon have already guaranteed your coming ruin.

What are the roles that God has given to you personally? ›

We are called to love God and others, to share the Gospel and make disciples, to live a life of holiness and purity, to serve others, and to be good stewards of all that God has given us.

In an earthly sense, it is wrong to aid a murderer in escaping punishment, even if their crime occurred a long time ago. We should not seek to soothe a murderer's conscience or cover up their sin. Calling them to repentance—and possibly to earthly forgiveness—is different from helping them escape accountability.

A guilty conscience can lead to guilty actions, while a clear conscience leads to confidence. As stated in other proverbs, moral integrity is worth far more than material wealth.

Proverbs 28:7 Meaning and Commentary

Such a man enjoys peace, and has a reward "in" though not "for" keeping the commands of it; so that it is his wisdom to observe it; and he may be truly called a wise man, ( Deuteronomy 4:6 ) ; Or that observes the law or commandments of his parents, which they enjoin him; see (

Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper.

In other words, whoever hides his sin and doesn't confess it to God and to others will not prosper. You will not experience success, or prosperity in your life if you hide, or conceal your sin before God and others.

It says that the faithful man shall abound with blessings, which would include wealth. The man who will fail in his innocence is the man who wants to abound with blessings also, but he is in a hurry to get them. In other words, he drives over the speed limit, cut corners, takes short cuts, and all the rest of it.

The wicked are edgy with guilt, ready to run off even when no one's after them; Honest people are relaxed and confident, bold as lions.

The proverbs focus as much on the quirks of human nature as they do on the basic behavior of a righteous person and on man's proper relationship to God. Because the proverbs address such varied topics, a verse in Proverbs often has no connection to the verses before or after it.

Proverbs is largely concerned with the inevitability of God's justice and the importance of prudence and moderation. Solomon's proverbs maintain that wicked deeds will invariably lead to divine retribution and punishment during a person's earthly life.