John Wesley's Notes on the Bible

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Proverbs 28
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.


Chapter 28: | Darby | Geneva | Gill | Jamieson Faussett Brown | Matthew Henry | Matthew Henry Concise | Wesley | Index | Bible Gateway |

Introduction   1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   24   25   26   27   28   29   30   31   Psalms   Ecclesiastes

This version of Wesley's Notes on the Bible is a derivative of an electronic version, Copyright 1997, by Sulu D. Kelley. All rights reserved. Used by permission. It may not be modified or used commercially without permission of Wesleyan Heritage Publishing and Sulu Kelley. A special thanks to Mr. Kelley and Wesleyan Heritage Publishing for permission to create and post this version of Wesley's Notes on the Bible.

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