Proverbs 28:2
Through the transgression of a land many are its rulers; But through men of prudence and understanding the prince shall live long.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
1The wicked flee when no one pursueth; But the righteous is as bold as a lion.
3A poor man who oppresseth the needy Is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 9:15Now there was found within it a wise poor man; and he, by his wisdom, delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.
Isaiah 58:12Thy people shall build the ancient desolations, The ruins of many generations shall they restore; Thou shalt be called the repairer of the breach, The restorer of ways for inhabitants.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:2
Miscellaneous Maxims. 1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. See here, 1. What continual frights those are subject to that go on in wicked ways. Guilt in the conscience makes men a terror to themselves, so that they are ready to flee when none pursues; like one that absconds for debt, who thinks every one he meets a bailiff. Though they pretend to be easy, there are secret fears which haunt them wherever they go, so that they fear where no present or imminent danger is, Ps.… Read the whole commentary →