Pr 28:1
28:1 The wicked {a} flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous
     are bold as a lion.

     (a) Because their own conscience accuses them.

Pr 28:2
28:2 For the transgression of a land {b} many [are] its princes:
     but by a man of understanding [and] knowledge [its] state
     shall be prolonged.

     (b) The state of the commonwealth is often changed.

Pr 28:8
28:8 He that by interest and unjust gain increaseth his
     substance, he shall gather {c} it for him that will pity
     the poor.

     (c) For God will take away the wicked usurer, and give his
         goods to him that will bestow them well.

Pr 28:9
28:9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his
     prayer [shall be] {d} abomination.

     (d) Because it is not of faith which is grounded on God's
         word or law which the wicked contemn.

Pr 28:11
28:11 The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor
      man that hath understanding searcheth {e} him out.

      (e) And judge that he is not wise.

Pr 28:12
28:12 When righteous [men] rejoice, [there is] great glory: but
      when the wicked rise, a man {f} is hidden.

      (f) He is known by his doings to be wicked.

Pr 28:14
28:14 Happy [is] the man that {g} feareth always: but he that
      hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

      (g) Which stands in awe of God, and is afraid to offend
          him.

Pr 28:15
28:15 [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] {h} a
      wicked ruler over the poor people.

      (h) For he can never be satisfied but always oppresses and
          spoils.

Pr 28:17
28:17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of [any] person
      shall flee to the pit; let no man {i} sustain him.

      (i) No one will be able to deliver him.

Pr 28:21
28:21 To have respect of persons [is] not good: for for a piece
      of {k} bread [that] man will transgress.

      (k) He will be abused for nothing.

Pr 28:22
28:22 He that hasteneth to be rich [hath] an evil {l} eye, and
      considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

      (l) Meaning, he that is covetous.

Pr 28:25
28:25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he
      that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made {m} fat.

      (m) Will have all things in abundance.



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