Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Proverbs 28

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Verse 2
But - By a wise and good prince.

Verse 3
It like - Is like a violent rain or flood, which washes away the very seeds in the earth. He is the worst of all oppressors.

Verse 4
Contend - Are so far from praising them, that they severely reprove them.

Verse 5
Judgment - What is just and right. All things - Which are necessary to be known by them.

Verse 6
Better - In a much happier condition.

Verse 10
Causeth - That by evil counsel, or example, or artifice, draws them into evil.

Verse 12
Rejoice - 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.

Verse 14
Alway - In all times, companies, and conditions.

Verse 16
Oppressor - 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.

Verse 17
Violence - 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.

Verse 18
At once - Once for all; so he shall never rise more.

Verse 20
Faithful - Who deals truly and justly in all his transactions.

Verse 21
For - When a man hath once accustomed himself to take bribes, a very small advantage will make him sell justice.

Verse 22
Evil 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.

Verse 24
The same - Is a thief and robber.

Verse 25
Fat - Shall live happily and comfortably.

Verse 26
Wisely - Distrusting his own judgment, and seeking the advice of others, and especially of God.

Verse 28
Men - Righteous men are afraid to appear publickly.

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Wesley, John. "Commentary on Proverbs 28:11". "John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

on the Whole Bible". "http://www.studylight.org/com/wen/view.cgi?book=pr&chapter=28&verse=11". 1765.

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