Proverbs 28
Lutheran reading notes
In Proverbs chapter 28, the wisdom literature continues to explore wisdom for righteous living and reverence for God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.
1
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
2
For the transgression of a land many {are} the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding {and} knowledge the state {thereof} shall be prolonged. {by...: or, by men of understanding and wisdom shall they likewise be prolonged}
Proverbs 28:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
3
A poor man that oppresseth the poor {is like} a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. {which...: Heb. without food}
Proverbs 28:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
4
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
Proverbs 28:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
5
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all {things}.
Proverbs 28:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
6
Better {is} the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than {he that is} perverse {in his} ways, though he {be} rich.
Proverbs 28:6 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
7
Whoso keepeth the law {is} a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous {men} shameth his father. {is a companion...: or, feedeth gluttons}
Proverbs 28:7 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
8
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. {unjust...: Heb. by increase}
Proverbs 28:8 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
9
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer {shall be} abomination.
Proverbs 28:9 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
10
Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good {things} in possession.
Proverbs 28:10 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
11
The rich man {is} wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. {own...: Heb. eyes}
Proverbs 28:11 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
12
When righteous {men} do rejoice, {there is} great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. {hidden: or, sought for}
Proverbs 28:12 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
13
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh {them} shall have mercy.
14
Happy {is} the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
Proverbs 28:14 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
15
{As} a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; {so is} a wicked ruler over the poor people.
Proverbs 28:15 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
16
The prince that wanteth understanding {is} also a great oppressor: {but} he that hateth covetousness shall prolong {his} days.
Proverbs 28:16 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
17
A man that doeth violence to the blood of {any} person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
Proverbs 28:17 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
18
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but {he that is} perverse {in his} ways shall fall at once.
Proverbs 28:18 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
19
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain {persons} shall have poverty enough.
Proverbs 28:19 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
20
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. {innocent: or, unpunished}
Proverbs 28:20 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
21
To have respect of persons {is} not good: for for a piece of bread {that} man will transgress.
Proverbs 28:21 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
22
He that hasteth to be rich {hath} an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. {hasteth...: or, hath an evil eye hasteth to be rich}
Proverbs 28:22 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
23
He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
Proverbs 28:23 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
24
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, {It is} no transgression; the same {is} the companion of a destroyer. {a destroyer: Heb. a man destroying}
Proverbs 28:24 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
25
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
Proverbs 28:25 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
26
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Proverbs 28:26 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
27
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Proverbs 28:27 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
28
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 28:28 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.