Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley, [1754-65], at sacred-texts.com
Proverbs 28:2
pro 28:2
But - By a wise and good prince.
Proverbs 28:3
pro 28:3
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.
Proverbs 28:4
pro 28:4
Contend - Are so far from praising them, that they severely reprove them.
Proverbs 28:5
pro 28:5
Judgment - What is just and right. All things - Which are necessary to be known by them.
Proverbs 28:6
pro 28:6
Better - In a much happier condition.
Proverbs 28:10
pro 28:10
Causeth - That by evil counsel, or example, or artifice, draws them into evil.
Proverbs 28:12
pro 28:12
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.
Proverbs 28:14
pro 28:14
Alway - In all times, companies, and conditions.
Proverbs 28:16
pro 28:16
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.
Proverbs 28:17
pro 28:17
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.
Proverbs 28:18
pro 28:18
At once - Once for all; so he shall never rise more.
Proverbs 28:20
pro 28:20
Faithful - Who deals truly and justly in all his transactions.
Proverbs 28:21
pro 28:21
For - When a man hath once accustomed himself to take bribes, a very small advantage will make him sell justice.
Proverbs 28:22
pro 28:22
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.
Proverbs 28:24
pro 28:24
The same - Is a thief and robber.
Proverbs 28:25
pro 28:25
Fat - Shall live happily and comfortably.
Proverbs 28:26
pro 28:26
Wisely - Distrusting his own judgment, and seeking the advice of others, and especially of God.
Proverbs 28:28
pro 28:28
Men - Righteous men are afraid to appear publickly.
