--- title: "Wesley" description: "For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. But — By a" image: "/images/missing.jpg" url: "https://realbiblebelievers.com/commentaries/wesleys-explanatory-notes/proverbs/28" --- For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. *But* — By a wise and good prince. A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. *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. They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. *Contend* — Are so far from praising them, that they severely reprove them. Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. *Judgment* — What is just and right. *All things* — Which are necessary to be known by them. Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. *Better* — In a much happier condition. Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession. *Causeth* — That by evil counsel, or example, or artifice, draws them into evil. When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. *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. Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. *Alway* — In all times, companies, and conditions. The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. *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. A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. *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. Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. *At once* — Once for all; so he shall never rise more. A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. *Faithful* — Who deals truly and justly in all his transactions. To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress. *For* — When a man hath once accustomed himself to take bribes, a very small advantage will make him sell justice. He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. *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. Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. *The same* — Is a thief and robber. He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. *Fat* — Shall live happily and comfortably. He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. *Wisely* — Distrusting his own judgment, and seeking the advice of others, and especially of God. 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