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
The Rich Are Often Filled With Pride
Proverbs 28:11–18
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The rich are often filled with pride but the poor man who has understanding will see through this person (v. 11). The poor man who has understanding is of far more value than his well to do neighbor. When an honest person wins, it’s time to celebrate; when crooks are in control, it’s best to hide (v. 12). It is not the great, the rich, the mighty, or the noble, that God has chosen to use; but “the poor who are rich in faith” (I Cor. 1:26-28).
The greatest mistake a person can make is to try to cover his sin. It seems to be natural for fallen man, like Adam and Eve with their fig leaves, 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).
The oppressive rule of a wicked leader is compared to the vicious attack of a roaring lion (v. 15). He oppresses the poor like a wild beast among the people. He bears rule with a heavy hand and fails to see that the security of his job should be related to the welfare of those under him (v. 16). Don’t give help to murderers (v. 17)! If necessary, make them stay on the run for as long as they live. Honesty will keep you safe, but everyone who is crooked will suddenly fall (v. 18).Application
When is the last time I have used I John 1:9? It is so easy to see the sin in the other persons’ life but not willing to admit the sin in my own life and confess it.
Proverbs 28:11-18 (English Standard Version)
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