Proverbs 25:1-10
Tell a Person His Fault Alone
Proverbs 25:11-28
Self Control is Important
Proverbs 25:21-28
Compromise Invites an Attack by Satan
Proverbs 26:1-16
The Man of Wisdom Will Not Dispute a Fool
Proverbs 26:10-19
The Less You Do, The Less You Want to Do
Proverbs 26:17-28
It Always Takes Two to Quarrel
Proverbs 27:1-9
Don’t Brag About Tomorrow
Proverbs 27:10-18
Iron Can Sharpen Iron
Proverbs 27:19-27
The Natural Man is Never Satisfied
Proverbs 28:1-14
Refusing to Obey Brings Disastrous Results
Proverbs 28:11-18
The Rich Are Often Filled With Pride
Proverbs 28:15-28
Giving Needed Rebuke is Never Easy
Proverbs 29:1-14
An Honest Ruler Makes a Nation Strong
Proverbs 29:12-18
Biblical Discipline Brings Delight
Proverbs 29:15-27
The Rod and Reproof Bring Wisdom
Proverbs 30:1-10
God Chooses to Use Ordinary People
Proverbs 30:11-20
We Are Never Satisfied and Always Want More
Proverbs 30:18-23
We Will be Judged For What We do in The Body
Proverbs 30:21-33
Pride And Anger Work Against Humility
Proverbs 30:24-28
Anger Produces Trouble
Proverbs 31:1-9
What King Lemuel’s Mother Taught Him
Proverbs 31:10-31
The Wife’s Life Was Centered Around Her Home
Refusing to Obey Brings Disastrous Results
Proverbs 28:1–14
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A guilty conscience and cowardice go hand in hand. The guilty run from imagined pursuers while the righteous are as bold as lions (v. 1). Throughout Israel’s history, the stability of the nation nearly always depended on the wisdom of its leader (v. 2). It’s often the poor who are the most brutal with their fellows (v. 3). Remember the parable of the unforgiving servant (Matt. 18:21-35).
Those who keep the law stand in opposition to the wicked (v. 4). Those who seek the Lord know what Justice really is (v. 5). Integrity is better then wealth (v. 6). One who is motivated purely by the accumulation of wealth, by any means necessary, will end up leaving his money to those who will give it all away (v. 8). A person who will not listen to God cannot expect God to listen to them (v. 9).
The poor man who has understanding is of far more value than his well to do neighbor (v. 11). When an honest person wins, it’s time to celebrate; when crooks are in control, it’s best to hide (v. 12). The greatest mistake a person can make is to try to cover his sin. Confession is the divinely appointed method for obtaining the blessing of God (v. 13). True confession involves genuine repentance and self-judgment. When a man tries to cover his own sin, he is only adding to his sorrow. The Lord blesses everyone who is afraid to do evil, but if you do it, you will end up in trouble (v. 14).
Application
It is so easy to want God to bless my plans when I am not willing to fit into His plans. Lord, help me to be willing to obeywhatever you want me to do in life?
Proverbs 28:1-14 (English Standard Version)
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