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Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:10
The success of ungodly men is their own misery.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:11
Rich men are so flattered, that they think themselves superior to others.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:12
There is glory in the land when the righteous have liberty.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:13
It is folly to indulge sin, and excuse it. He who covers his sins, shall not have any true peace. He who humbly confesses his sins, with true repentance and faith, shall find mercy from God. The Son of God is our great…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:14
There is a fear which causes happiness. Faith and love will deliver from the fear of eternal misery; but we should always fear offending God, and fear sinning against him.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:15
A wicked ruler, whatever we may call him, this scripture calls a roaring lion, and a ranging bear.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:16
Oppressors want understanding; they do not consult their own honour, ease, and safety.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:17
The murderer shall be haunted with terrors. None shall desire to save him from deserved punishment, nor pity him.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:18
Uprightness will give men holy security in the worst times; but the false and dishonest are never safe.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:19
Those who are diligent, take the way to live comfortably.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:20
The true way to be happy, is to be holy and honest; not to raise an estate suddenly, without regard to right or wrong.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:21
Judgment is perverted, when any thing but pure right is considered.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:22
He that hastens to be rich, never seriously thinks how quickly God may take his wealth from him, and leave him in poverty.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:23
Upon reflection, most will have a better opinion of a faithful reprover than of a soothing flatterer.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:24
Here is the wickedness of those who think it no sin to rob their parents, by wheedling them or threatening them, or by wasting what they have, and running into debt.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:25
Those make themselves always easy, that live in continual dependence upon God and his grace, and live by faith.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:26
A fool trusts to his own strength, merit, and righteousness. And trusts to his own heart, which is not only deceitful above all things, but which has often deceived him.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:27
A selfish man not only will not look out for objects of compassion, but will look off from those that call for his attention.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:28
When power is put into the hands of the wicked, wise men decline public business. If the reader will go diligently over this and the other chapters, in many places where at first he may suppose there is least of Christ,…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:1
If God wounds, who can heal? The word of God warns all to flee from the wrath to come, to the hope set before us in Jesus Christ.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:2
The people have cause to rejoice or mourn, as their rulers are righteous or wicked.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:3
Divine wisdom best keeps us from ruinous lusts.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:4
The Lord Jesus is the King who will minister true judgment to the people.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:5
Flatterers put men off their guard, which betrays them into foolish conduct.