--- title: "Proverbs 28 - Study King James Bible with bullingers companion bible notes" description: "Read Proverbs 28 with bullingers companion bible notes commentary. 1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. 2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man" image: "/_app/immutable/assets/missing.C7wGMEZ6.jpg" url: "https://realbiblebelievers.com/study/bullingers-companion-bible-notes/proverbs/28" --- [ Read](/kjv/proverbs/28)[ Commentary](/study/proverbs/28)[ Interlinear](/interlinear/proverbs/28) Audio 1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. 2 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.* 3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor *is like* a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.* 4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. 5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all *things*. 6 Better *is* the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than *he that is* perverse *in his* ways, though he *be* rich. 7 Whoso keepeth the law *is* a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous *men* shameth his father.* 8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.* 9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer *shall be* abomination. 10 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. 11 The rich man *is* wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.* 12 When righteous *men* do rejoice, *there is* great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.* 13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh *them* shall have mercy. 14 Happy *is* the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. 15 *As* a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; *so is* a wicked ruler over the poor people. 16 The prince that wanteth understanding *is* also a great oppressor: *but* he that hateth covetousness shall prolong *his* days. 17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of *any* person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. 18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but *he that is* perverse *in his* ways shall fall at once. 19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain *persons* shall have poverty enough. 20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.* 21 To have respect of persons *is* not good: for for a piece of bread *that* man will transgress. 22 He that hasteth to be rich *hath* an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.* 23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. 24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, *It is* no transgression; the same *is* the companion of a destroyer.* 25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. 26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. 27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. 28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. [Proverbs 27](/study/proverbs/27) [Proverbs 29](/study/proverbs/29) ## Commentary To verse 1 **The wicked flee, &c.** = A lawIess one flees. Illustrations: Adam ([Genesis 3:8](/kjv/genesis/3/8) ); Joseph's brethren ([Genesis 50:15](/kjv/genesis/50/15) ); the Jews ([Leviticus 26:36](/kjv/leviticus/26/36) ); Ahab ([1 Kings 21:20](/kjv/1-kings/21/20) ); Herod Antipas ([Matthew 14:2](/kjv/matthew/14/2) . Compare [Proverbs 20:27](/kjv/proverbs/20/27) ); Felix ([Acts 24:25](/kjv/acts/24/25) ). Compare [Ephesians 2:13](/kjv/ephesians/2/13) . **the wicked** = a lawless one. Hebrew. *rasha'.* **the righteous** = righteous ones. **are bold as a lion.** Illustrations: Moses ([Exodus 32:20](/kjv/exodus/32/20) ); the prophet ([1 Kings 13:1-10](/kjv/1-kings/13/1-10) ); Elijah ([1 Kings 18:15](/kjv/1-kings/18/15) , [1 Kings 18:18](/kjv/1-kings/18/18) ; [2 Kings 1:15](/kjv/2-kings/1/15) ); Azariah ([2 Chronicles 26:17](/kjv/2-chronicles/26/17) , [2 Chronicles 26:18](/kjv/2-chronicles/26/18) ); Nehemiah ([Nehemiah 6:11](/kjv/nehemiah/6/11) ); Shadrach, &c. ([Daniel 3:0](/kjv/daniel/3/0) ); Peter and John ([Acts 4:18](/kjv/acts/4/18) , [Acts 4:20](/kjv/acts/4/20) ; [Acts 5:41](/kjv/acts/5/41) , [Acts 5:42](/kjv/acts/5/42) ); Stephen ([Acts 7:51-60](/kjv/acts/7/51-60) ); Paul ([Acts 20:22-24](/kjv/acts/20/22-24) ). **bold** = confident. 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