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Discover the Arts! Each day a different image from the Literary, Performing, or Visual Arts representing a portion of Scripture plus an explanation with links 2018 October 30
Proverbs 28
 The Charity of St Elizabeth of Hungary (1611) Bartolomeo Schedoni (1578-1615) Baroque Style Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte, Naples, Italy Image Source: Web Gallery of Art [ Illustration: Today's painting has particular reference to verse 27 which speaks of the blessedness of helping the poor. ] SPECIAL NOTE: [ I will again be working through the Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation. I will be adding links, resources, images, and the like, upgrading the former work-through which began with the 2013-10-12 posting which can be found, along with the full Genesis to Revelation postings, in the Archive Page. Postings will be at midnight Eastern Time, as I am able. However, no chapters will be skipped, even though a posting may be late. And all postings will be housed in the Archive Page. ] Explanation: Proverbs 28 contains comparisons and contrasts between the righteous and the wicked. The subjects of chapter 28 are these: The wicked flee when no man pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion (1). When rebellion happens in a land many princes arise attempting to take power; but by a man of understanding and knowledge the stability of the land is prolonged (2). A poor man who oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaves no food (3). Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them (4). Evil men do not understand judgment; but those who seek the LORD understand all things (5). Better is the poor who walks in his uprightness than one who is perverse in his ways, even if he is rich (6). One who keeps the law is a wise son; but a companion of worthless men shames his father (7). The one who multiplies his wealth by high interest and by heaping up wealth shall gather it for him that will pity the poor (8). The prayer of one who turns away his ear from hearing the poor shall be an abomination (9). Anyone who causes the righteous to go astray in an evil way shall fall into his own pit; but the upright shall have good possessions (10). The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but a poor man with understanding will examine him thoroughly (11). When righteous men triumph, there is great glory. But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves (12). One who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but the one who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy (13). Blessed is the one who fears the LORD always, but anyone who hardens his heart will fall into calamity (14). Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over poor people (15). A prince who has no understanding is a great oppressor; but he who hates covetousness shall prolong his days (16). A man who does violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man help him (17). The one who walks uprightly will be saved; but the one who is perverse in his ways shall fall altogether (18). He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread; but he who follows after vain persons shall have poverty to the full (19). A faithful man will abound with blessings; but the one who makes haste to be rich shall not be innocent (20). To have respect of persons is not good; for a piece of bread a man will do wrong (21). He who hastens to be rich has an evil eye; he does not realize that poverty will come upon him (22). He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue (23). One who robs his father or his mother and says that he is not transgressing is a companion of a destroyer (24). He who has a proud heart stirs up strife; but he who puts his trust in the LORD shall be made fat (25). He who trusts his own heart is a fool; but the who one walks wisely shall be delivered (26). He who gives to the poor shall not lack; but he who hides his eyes shall have many curses (27). When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase (28). [ Sermons: Wayne Mack. Various. ] Bible Chronologies -- Genesis to Revelation [Traditional Patriarchal Chronology. Judges Period Chronology 1. Judges Period Chronology 2. Kings of Judah and Israel #1. Kings of Judah and Israel #2]. [Intertestamental Period Chronology 1. Intertestamental Period Chronology 2. Intertestamental Period Chronology 3. Intertestamental Period Chronology 4. Intertestamental Period Chronology 5.] [New Testament Chronology 1. New Testament Chronology 2. New Testament Chronology 3. New Testament Chronology 4. New Testament Chronology 5.] RESOURCES PLEASE NOTE: Use the resources on this and other sites thoughtfully, particularly the commentaries and encyclopedias. I have attempted to list conservative, scholarly resources. However, some providers use liberal or liberal-influenced commentaries such as the Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges (in Bible Hub). Such commentaries are undoubtedly included by the provider for the wealth of useful information and comments which they provide. By consulting several commentaries, it should be fairly easy to sort out the wheat from the chaff. If, however, you would like personal assistance, write to me at AD LIB ARTS EMAIL. [ THEMATICALLY AND CHRONOLOGICALLY RELATED SCRIPTURES: Proverbs 28: 2 Kings 18-20. 2 Chronicles 29-32. Isaiah 36-39. Proverbs 25. Proverbs 26. Proverbs 27. Proverbs 28. Proverbs 29. ] [1] Psalm 27:1-2; Psalm 46:2-3; Psalm 112:7; Isaiah 26:3-4. [2] Hosea 13:11. [3] Proverbs 14:31; Proverbs 22:16. [4] Ephesians 5:11. [5] Psalm 25:14. [6] Proverbs 16:8. [7] Proverbs 29:3, 15. [8] Proverbs 13:22; Ecclesiastes 2:26. [9] Isaiah 1:15-16. [10] Galatians 1:8-9; Galatians 2:4. [11] Proverbs 18:11; 1 Corinthians 3:18-19. [12] Proverbs 11:10; Proverbs 29:2. [13] Psalm 32:3-5. [14] Psalm 112:1. [15] Proverbs 17:12. [16] Isaiah 33:14-16. [17] Genesis 9:6. [18] Proverbs 10:9, 25; Proverbs 11:3-6. [19] Proverbs 12:11; Proverbs 27:23-27. [20] Proverbs 13:11; Psalm 112:4-9. [21] Proverbs 18:5; 2 Peter 2:3. [22] 1 Timothy 6:9. [23] Proverbs 27:5-6. [24] Proverbs 19:26; Matthew 15:4-6. [25] 1 Timothy 6:6-10. [26] Proverbs 3:5-8. [27] Proverbs 19:17; Psalm 41:1-3; Psalm 112:5-9. [28] Proverbs 29:2. -- From Treasury of Scripture Knowledge & Others ] [ CHRONOLOGY: GENERAL. Patriarchs (Traditional). Judges # 1. Judges # 2. Kings # 1. Kings # 2. Prophets # 1. Prophets # 2. NT # 1. NT # 2. NT # 3. ] [ MAPS: Maps # 1. Maps # 2. Maps # 3. Maps # 4. Maps # 5. ] [ COMMENTARIES, ETC: GENERAL: Bible Study Tools; Bible Hub: Study Light; Blue Letter Bible // PSALMS: Monergism: Precept Austin: The Treasury of David; John Gill; John Calvin - Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] [ MUSIC: GENERAL: The Cyber Hymnal // PSALMS: Genevan Psalter (Instrumental). PROVERBS: Proverbs 28. Book of Proverbs. VARIOUS ARTISTS: Micha'el Ben David. Sons of Korah. Fernando Ortega. Janet Isaac Morrison. Music of the Bible Revealed - Suzanne Haik-Vantoura. Dr. David Erb. Gregorian Chants. ] HARMONY OF THE LAW GOSPEL HARMONIES Gospel Harmony - Summary | The Harmony of the Gospels - Augustine | Gospel Harmony Chart - Online Bible Greek Harmony of the Gospels - Robertson - (Downloadable PDF) | Gospel Harmony in English - Robertson - (Downloadable PDF) HEBREW AND GREEK INTERLINEAR BIBLES Proverbs Detailed Outline The Proverbs are grouped into two Collections, each having 2 Sections, with various Sub-Sections. (See the Detailed Outline above and below). 1. Collection 1 - Proverbs of Solomon & the Wise (Solomon's Collection) (1:1 - 24:34) - 968 - 946 B.C., Israel A. Section 1 - Proverbs of Solomon (1:1 - 22:16) 1). Sub-Section 1 - "The Proverbs of Solomon, Son of David" (1:1 - 9:18) a). Purpose: To teach the fear of the LORD, the beginning of wisdom (1:1-7, esp. 7) b). Precepts: The seductions of folly verses the attractions of wisdom (1:8 - 9:18) (1). Part 1: (1:8 - 4:27) (a). Folly: Wicked Companions Bring Death (1:8-19) (b). Wisdom: Wisdom Brings Life and reward (1:20 - 4:27) (2). Part 2: (5:1 - 6:19) (a). Folly: Adulterous Women Bring Suffering and Death (5:1-15) (b). Wisdom: Safety from Marital Love + Diligence in Wisdom (5:16 - 6:19) (3). Part 3: (6:20 - 9:18) (a). Folly: Adulterous Women Bring Deceit & Death (6:20 - 7:27) (b). Wisdom: It Brings Favor from the LORD, Kings, & Rulers (8:1 - 9:18) 2). Sub-Section 2 - "The Proverbs of Solomon" (10:1 - 22:16) Note: This section builds on the previous section by offering a series of contrasts between the wise and the foolish and between wisdom and folly in general. Having offered a strong persuasion in the previous section to follow wisdom, the author now shows what wisdom is in daily life. In the latter sections the proverbs are generally arranged individually, and groupings are less frequent and mainly shorter. B. Section 2 - Sayings of the Wise: ["Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise"] - (22:17 - 24:34) Note: If Ecclesiastes 12:9 refers to Solomon, this collection may be one of those which he "searched out and arranged." (See also 1 Kings 4:32). The same is true for the last group of proverbs (30:1 - 33:31). 1). Sub-Section 1 - "The Sayings of the Wise" (22:17 - 24:22) 2). Sub-Section 2 - "These Also are the Sayings of the Wise" (24:23 - 24:34) 2. Collection 2 - Proverbs of Solomon & the Wise (Hezekiah's Collection) (25:1 - 31:31) - 968 - 946 B.C., Israel A. Section 1 - Proverbs of Solomon (25:1 - 29:27) "These are also proverbs which the men of Hezekiah King of Judah copied out." Note: This shows that the Book of Proverbs reached its final form in Hezekiah's time (715-686 B.C.) - about 230 years or more after the death of Solomon (971-931 B.C.). The copyists may have been Isaiah, Micah, Hosea, Eliakim, Joah, Shebna or other inspired men. The proverbs may have been collected from the 3,000 Proverbs mentioned in 1 Kings 4:32 and / or official records. The new collection may have been compiled about 713 B.C., around the time when Hezekiah invited Israelites from the other tribes to partake of the Passover and to be instructed in the law (2 Chronicles 30). Proverbs 28 Map 1: Bible Nations | Map 2: Empire of David and Solomon Map 3: Kingdoms of Judah and Israel | Post Exile Chronology. 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 [to a man of destruction]. 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.
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