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The Book of Proverbs
Chapter 28
Verses:
28:2But - By a wise and good prince.
28:3It like - Is like a violent rain or flood, which washes away the very seeds in the earth. He is the worst of all oppressors.
28:4Contend - Are so far from praising them, that they severely reprove them.
28:5Judgment - What is just and right. All things - Which are necessary to be known by them.
28:6Better - In a much happier condition.
28:10Causeth - That by evil counsel, or example, or artifice, draws them into evil.
28:12Rejoice - Are promoted. Glory - In that common - wealth.Rise - Are advanced to authority. Hidden - Wise and good men, who only are worthy of the name of men, withdraw themselves into obscure places.
28:14Alway - In all times, companies, and conditions.
28:16Oppressor - The tyranny of a prince, is a manifest sign of folly.Prolong - By God's favour, the peace and satisfaction of his own mind, and the hearty love of his people.
28:17Violence - That sheddeth any man's blood. Shall flee - Shall speedily be destroyed. Shall slay - None should desire or endeavour to save him from his deserved punishment.
28:18At once - Once for all; so he shall never rise more.
28:20Faithful - Who deals truly and justly in all his transactions.
28:21For - When a man hath once accustomed himself to take bribes, a very small advantage will make him sell justice.
28:22Evil eye - Is uncharitable to persons in want, and envious to those who get any thing besides him. Poverty - And consequently that he shall need the pity and help of others.
28:24The same - Is a thief and robber.
28:25Fat - Shall live happily and comfortably.
28:26Wisely - Distrusting his own judgment, and seeking the advice of others, and especially of God.
28:28Men - Righteous men are afraid to appear publickly.