The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions. 27. 19. "Commentary on Proverbs 28:1". (James Roe, M.A.). 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. Verse 1 Sin makes men cowards. 4. "Commentary on Proverbs 28:1". Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Concise), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 17. doeth violence . "The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion." Proverbs 28:1 (NIRV) Those who do evil wish to conceal their doings. "The New John Gill Exposition of the Entire Bible". The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion. the curse pronounced upon Israel for disobedience (Leviticus 26:17; Leviticus 26:36). Companions of riotous men not only grieve their parents, but shame them. Proverbs 28:1 (NRS) (J. G. Dowling, M.A.). The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion. When power is put into the hands of the wicked, wise men decline public business. Proverbs 28:1 (NKJV) “The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.” this concept kind of describe the entire 2016 election. or whither shall I flee from Thy presence? He who acts from principle, who does what he does in the fear of God, will not be afraid of the consequences of his actions, because he is well assured that all those consequences are in the hands of the great Disposer. Conscience allows them no peace. The wicked run when no one is chasing them, but an honest person is as brave as a lion. It is thus that the mirror in a man's breast has become in a sense the man's saviour, by revealing the wrath to come before its coming.—Arnot. Then the wicked are always making fools of themselves. Basic English Translation (BBE) "The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion. Used by Permission. (Compare Proverbs 28:20 ). Proverbs 28:1 (BBE) Those who are diligent, take the way to live comfortably. Among the instruments of torture with which conscience afflicts the soul of the sinner is fear. Saxon of righteous is “right wise.” Before man had fallen the righteous were those who were conformed, in all respects, to the known will of God. 1983-1999. (1) The wicked flee when no man pursueth.—Comp. Man was then on such good terms with himself and in such conscious favour with God that he had no sense of fear and no desire to flee from the Divine presence. The godly man contrarily is afraid of nothing; not of God, because he knows Him his best friend, and will not hurt him; not of Satan, because he cannot hurt him; not of afflictions, because he knows they come from a loving God, and end in his good; not of the creatures, since "the very stones in the field are in league with Him;" not of himself, since his conscience is at peace.—Bp. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/mhm/proverbs-28.html. Then man may come to be regarded as the enemy of man. (A wicked person fleeth, when no one pursueth him; but a righteous person shall be without fear, like a trusting lion.). 5. 1874-1909. 1999. Proverbs 28:1 (DBY) —Proverbs 28:1 "Carved on these walls is the story of America, of a continuing quest to preserve both democracy and decency, and to protect a national treasure that we call the American dream." The wicked flee when no one pursues; But the righteous are as bold as a lion. (Compare Proverbs 15:8 , 21:27 ). but by a man . . The Reader will not fail, I hope, to perceive that what is said of seeking the Lord, as resulting from an understanding in all things, carries with it a correspondence to the same conduct as the praying seed of Jacob in all ages have adopted in seeking the Lord's face in the Lord's strength. (Compare Proverbs 9:8 Proverbs 9:9 , 27:5 ). Such a fearful fugitive was bloody Cain, who cried out, when there were yet few or none to pursue him, "Every man that meets me shall kill me." Verse 22 . Proverbs 28:1 (RSV) "Commentary on Proverbs 28:1". Trump, though not a particularly moral or Christian man, is positively Holy in comparison to the competition, and as such has the balls of one who knows he’s right. are bold as a lion. ; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. ; and in the history of the martyrs and confessors of the Church--e.g., Athanasius, Ridley, and Latimer. Tools. 23. ; it by no means takes ואין־רדף as a parenthesis. as the lion, as the word may he rendered; they are confident of the love of God, of their interest in Christ, of the grace of God in their hearts, and that all things work together for their good; and that it is, and always will be, well with them, let things go how they will in the world, and so are secure. 5. Webster's Bible Translation The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. God is portrayed as a lion in the protection of His people (Hosea 5:14, 11:10), and Jesus is called the Lion of Judah (Revelation 5:5). (John N. 2. The wicked flee when no one pursues them; but the righteous, like lions, feel sure of themselves. Those make themselves always easy, that live in continual dependence upon God and his grace, and live by faith. The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion. There is a timidity which is strictly a bodily infirmity. There is something in human nature which instinctively shrinks back at the thought of dissolution. Verse 20 . In arithmetic, of nothing comes nothing, yet they fear where no fear is. Bullinger's Companion bible Notes". (Compare Proverbs 10:9 , 17:20 ). Verse 26 . Joseph Benson's Commentary. יבטח denotes that which continually happens: the righteous remains, even where external danger really threatens, bold and courageous, after the manner of a young, vigorous lion, because feeling himself strong in God, and assured of his safety through Him. The evil of oppression and violence, the benefit of industry and faithfulness, with sundry other observations, Proverbs 28:15-28. Copyright StatementThese files are public domain.Text Courtesy of BibleSupport.com. Verse 13 . The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. Conscience is the tormentor of the bad man. "Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary". Moses "feared not the wrath of the king." They present a bold front to the enemy; they feel their superiority. 1. It shuns the light. 1832. If needy persons get opportunities of oppressing, their extortion will be more severe than that of the more wealthy. Abilene Christian University Press, Abilene, Texas, USA. That they be well satisfied in the nature of their actions and undertakings. II. . Pro 28:3. My brothers and I went to a private Christian school for most of our education. There is one Mediator between God and man. A name descriptive of a virtue ought never to be applied to what is equivocal or culpable. A swift foot does not avail the man who is fleeing from himself. Proverbs 28:1 (WEB) National sins disturb the public repose. I. Boldness is indispensable at the very beginning of the Christian course. Why is the wicked fleeing? [ 9:36] The Burgundians, expecting a battle, thought long thistles were lances. Proverbs 28:1 (LXX) רשׁע belongs thus to נסוּ as collective sing. BibliographyExell, Joseph S. "Commentary on "Proverbs 28:1". "The 1599 Geneva Study Bible". The wicked flee when no man pursues, but the righteous are bold as a young lion. The school had all grades, kindergarten through 12th. [2 Kings 7:7] The shadow of the mountains seemed armed men to guilty Gaal. [Genesis 4:14] Such were those cursed Canaanites that were chased by God’s hornet sent among them - that is, by the blood hounds of their own consciences. He who humbly confesses his sins, with true repentance and faith, shall find mercy from God. One cannot, because the word is vocalized כּכפיר and not כּכּפיר , regard יבטח as an attributive clause thereto (Ewald, like Jerome, quasi leo confidens ); but the article, denoting the idea of kind, does not certainly always follow כ . No more will the righteous man his resolution against sin, such is his Christian courage. There is a fear which causes happiness. It is not desperation, for they can rely on innumerable promises. Archive 2008-01-01 (Compare Proverbs 3:6-8 ). Compare Proverbs 20:27); Felix (Acts 24:25). And the righteous as a young lion is confident. Proverbs 28:1 Context. (Compare Psalms 32:3-5 ). 7. The wicked run away even though no one pursues them, but the righteous are as confident as a lion. Consider this case with respect to the wicked. 24. Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary. 28 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. Good rulers are a blessing to the people. God's providence directs the proper use of wealth. Proverbs 28:1 (CEB) BibliographyEllicott, Charles John. . This word is often used for impious, wicked, ungodly; hence it appears that our word pity anciently meant piety or godliness. hardeneth his heart--makes himself insensible to sin, and so will not repent ( Proverbs 14:16 , 29:1 ). Verse 6 . The unpitious fleeith - Old MS. Bible. The wicked flee, &c. = A lawIess one flees. What a holy security and serenity of mind those enjoy who keep conscience void of offence, and so keep themselves in the love of God. Proverbs 28:1 (CSB) https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/whe/proverbs-28.html. Let those answer who have gone through with the painful struggle which it costs before the mind can be brought to a decided stand. 28:1 The wicked a flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. Proverbs 28:1, KJV: "The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion." 1706. The sentiments contained in those verses, are all so plain as to require no comment. The wicked flee, but no one pursues, but the righteous is bold like a lion. Conscientia pura semper secura, A good conscience hath sure confidence; and he that hath it sits, Noah-like, mediis tranquillus in undis, quiet in the greatest combustions, freed, if not from the common destruction, yet from the common distraction; for he knows whom he hath trusted, and is sure that neither life nor death, nor things present, nor things to come, can ever sunder him from God’s love in Christ. Proverbs 28:1 (CEBA) The murderer shall be haunted with terrors. Zckler translates the last clause, "through wise, prudent men, he (the prince) continueth long." (Zckler). A poor but wise man can discover (and expose) the rich and self-conceited. Proverbs 28:1, NASB: "The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion." BibliographyExell, Joseph S. "Commentary on Proverbs 28:1". Covetousness often produces oppression, hence the contrast. BibliographyJamieson, Robert, D.D. 1854-1889. The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. Copyright StatementThese files are a derivative of an electronic edition prepared from text scanned by Woodside Bible Fellowship.This expanded edition of the Jameison-Faussett-Brown Commentary is in the public domain and may be freely used and distributed. 26. I shared one of my favorite bible verses with the boys and we discussed it’s meaning. hidden--that is, the good retire, or all kinds try to escape a wicked rule. The two terms, meaning nearly the same, may denote excessive interest. If I ascend up into heaven thou art there; if I make my bed in hell, behold Thou art there; if I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; even there shall Thy hand lead me, and Thy right hand shall uphold me." “The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.” (Proverbs 28:1) The lion is a symbol of strength, majesty, and courage in the Bible. Illustrations: Moses (Exodus 32:20); the prophet (1 Kings 13:1-10); Elijah (1 Kings 18:15, 1 Kings 18:18; 2 Kings 1:15); Azariah (2 Chronicles 26:17, 2 Chronicles 26:18); Nehemiah (Nehemiah 6:11); Shadrach, &c. (Dan 3); Peter and John (Acts 4:18, Acts 4:20; Acts 5:41, Acts 5:42); Stephen (Acts 7:51-60); Paul (Acts 20:22-24). The wicked flee when no one is pursuing [them], but the righteous are as bold as a lion. The wicked flee when no man pursues: but the righteous are bold as a lion. If they flee when none pursues, what will they do when they shall see God himself pursuing them with his armies? Illustrations: Adam (Genesis 3:8); Joseph"s brethren (Genesis 50:15); the Jews (Leviticus 26:36); Ahab (1 Kings 21:20); Herod Antipas (Matthew 14:2. They may bid farewell to doubt and insecurity. poverty . The wicked flee (singular noun with plural verb: they all flee as one man) when no man pursueth - through the stings of conscience, so that "the sound of a shaken leaf shall chase them" (Leviticus 26:17; Leviticus 26:36; Deuteronomy 28:7; Psalms 53:5). Conscience within a man is one extremity of an electric wire whose other extremity is fastened to the judgment-seat. (Matthew Henry.). The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. נסו denotes that which is uncaused, and yet follows: the godless flee, pursued by the terrible images that arise in their own wicked consciences, even when no external danger threatens. The man who flees when none are pursuing reveals that he is engaged in an attempt to flee from himself, and this is an endeavour that will ever be fruitless. “The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.” Proverbs 28:1 (KJV) The one who is guilty of a crime is constantly looking over their shoulders to check, and see if anyone is pursuing them. Copyright StatementThese files are public domain. Proverbs 28:1. Proverbs 28:1 (MSG) In more ordinary matters, the same boldness is indispensable. The ungodly flees when no one pursues: but the righteous is confident as a lion. The true way to be happy, is to be holy and honest; not to raise an estate suddenly, without regard to right or wrong. The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. Verse 18 . BibliographyHawker, Robert, D.D. As Cardinal Crescentius feared a fancied devil walking in his chamber like a great mastiff (a), and couching under his table as he was writing letters to Rome against the Protestants. Then let us all cultivate the decision, the boldness, and the endurance, which our profession demands. (Compare Proverbs 10:4 , 20:4 ). Thereby chiefly God apprehends us, thereby chiefly we apprehend God. 16. Verse 7 . Facti sunt a corde suo fugitivi, as Tertullian hath it. "Complete Commentary on Proverbs 28:1". 6. Verse 10 . There must be some hidden power which thus unnerves a man when he is out of the reach of any visible avenger, and causes him to tremble at the sound of his own footstep, or to see the reflection of the face of the man he has wronged in every human countenance that he meets. The wicked flee when no one pursues; But the righteous are as bold as a lion. [Romans 8:38] He is bold as a lion, saith the text; yea, as a young lion, that is in his hot blood, and therefore fears no other creature; yea, when he is fiercely pursued he will never once alter his gait, though he die for it. What a holy security and serenity of mind those enjoy who keep conscience void of offence and so keep themselves in the love of God: The righteous are bold as a lion, as a young lion; in the greatest dangers they have a God of almighty power to trust to. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/mhn/proverbs-28.html. American King James Version (AKJV) The wicked flee when no man pursues: but the righteous are bold as a lion. JPS Old Testament The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are secure as a young lion. 36.) 28. (Compare Proverbs 11:24-26 ). Then no dependence is to be placed on the wicked in the time of danger. We must not forget to make the distinction between physical and moral timidity. The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion. But neither bird nor beast is ever found fleeing in terror when it is not pursued. 9. 25. of a proud heart--literally, "puffed up of soul"--that is, self-confident, and hence overbearing and litigious. In the discharge of duty “the righteous are bold as a lion.” Theirs is not presumption, for they are trusting on Him who is infinite. Finding the new version too difficult to understand? Sinners run away even when no one is chasing them. "Commentary on Proverbs 28:1". The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. "Commentary on Proverbs 28:1". 1. This is a fact that may be accounted for on moral grounds. "Matthew Henry Concise Commentaryon the Whole Bible". The two ingredients that go into the composition of a good soldier are courage and good conduct. Wickedness goes further, though, than just a … rasha". The wicked flee when no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion. Evil people run even though no one is chasing them, but good people are as brave as a lion. The wicked man flees though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/tbi/proverbs-28.html. The wicked flee when no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion. Tools. 3. col. 1. v. 5. compares a courageous man to a lion for boldness. The movie True Grit opens with a quote from the book of Proverbs: “The wicked flee when no man pursueth”. Proverbs 28:1 (NRSA) 4. antistroph. 1a The wicked flee when no man pursueth: 1. Whatever difficulties they meet with in the way of their duty, they are not daunted by them. Then the wicked cannot bear the judgment of man; how can they endure the vengeance of God? 12. great glory--or, cause for it to a people, for the righteous rejoice in good, and righteousness exalts a nation ( Proverbs 14:34 ). Proverbs 28:1 (WBT) The wicked flee when no man pursueth — Because a consciousness of their guilt excites in them a continual expectation and dread of God’s judgments; but the righteous are bold as a lion — Are courageous and resolute, having the testimony of a good conscience, and assurance of the divine favour and protection, and the supports and consolations of the Holy Ghost. For the transgression, etc. "Concise Commentary on Proverbs 28:1". 8 The rasha flee when none pursueth; but the tzaddikim are bold as a lion. “The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. The wicked flee when no one pursues them; but the righteous, like lions, feel sure of themselves. Go to. The wicked run when no one is chasing them, but an honest person is as brave as a lion. 2. Where there is uprightness of conduct there is no place for fear. 3. The wicked run away even though no one pursues them, but the righteous are as confident as a lion. A selfish man not only will not look out for objects of compassion, but will look off from those that call for his attention. Hall. Proverbs 28:1-5 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. We can see in this that the wicked flee because they are guilty of sin and they know it. The wicked have fled and there is no pursuer. Yet such is the native dignity of courage, such the value it ever commands, that in its most suspicious forms it possesses a charm which is almost irresistible. Verse 17 . https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/acc/proverbs-28.html. Oppressors want understanding; they do not consult their own honour, ease, and safety. I. The prince . It means that in general there is something about wickedness that leads to fear and something about righteousness that leads to boldness. 1871-8. Hebrew. Psalms 27:8; John 14:6. Norton. Daniel chose rather to be cast to the lions, than to bear a lion in his own bosom, to violate his conscience. That is the wicked. Proverbs 28:1 (KJV) The wicked have fled and there is no pursuer. (Compare Matthew 15:4-6 ). BibliographyTorrey, R. A. Now, as fallen creatures, none can claim to be righteous, according to the strict requirements of the law. Proverbs 28:3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. . They can sing with the Psalmist, "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? Those that have made God their enemy, and know it, cannot but see the whole creation at war with them, and therefore can have no true enjoyment of themselves, no confidence, no courage, but a fearful looking for of judgment. Sin makes men cowards. Now righteous men are as bold as this creature, or more so; some of them have stopped the mouths of lions, and have dwelt securely in the midst of them, as righteous Daniel: and all righteous men are or may be as fearless as the lion; fear God they do, but have no reason to fear any other; and many of them are fearless of men, of their menaces and reproaches, or of anything they can do to them; since not only angels are their guardians, but God is on their side, and Christ has overcome the world for them: they are fearless of Satan and his principalities; they are delivered out of his hands; they know he is a coward, though a roaring lion, and when resisted will flee from thorn; yea, that he is a chained, conquered, enemy: and, though they are afraid of committing sin, yet are fearless of the damning power of it; Christ having bore their sins, made satisfaction for thong; for whose sake they are pardoned; and whose righteousness justifies and blood cleanses from all sin: they are fearless of death; its sting being removed, itself abolished as a penal evil, and become a blessing, and is the righteous man's, gain: they are fearless of wrath to come; Christ having delivered them from it, and they being justified by his blood: they are courageous as the lion in fighting the Lord's battles with sin, Satan, and the world, and in enduring hardiness as good soldiers of Christ; knowing their cause is good, that Christ is the Captain of their salvation, their spiritual armour is proved, and they are sure of victory and of a crown They are "confident"F1יבטח "confiduat", Mercerus, Gejerus, Trigurine version; "confidet, vel confidere solet", Baynus; "confidit", Michaelis. 2 When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will long continue. Walter. Such are led to evil by the slightest motive. Verse 8 . 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. In itself, indeed, יבטח may be used absolutely: he is confident, undismayed, of the lion as well as of the leviathan, Job 40:23. Some, however, may be spoken of, in a comparative sense, as righteous. Verse 3 . 18. "A rogue runs away when no one is chasing him, but just men are braver than lions."[2]. Ignorance of moral truth is due to unwillingness to know it. BibliographyCoffman, James Burton. Proverbs 28:1 (RSVA) View Chapter On the other hand, it is not for Christian men to judge of timidity as the world judges. But it may be injured and weakened. The wicked flee when no one is pursuing [them], but the righteous are as bold as a lion. The brave man is tranquil, firm, concentrated. . Still to preserve thy conscious innocence. (Prov.28:1)Of this, Matthew Henry says:"Text: - 1. riotous men--or, "gluttons" ( Proverbs 23:20 Proverbs 23:21 ). The wicked man fleeth, when no man pursueth: but the just, bold as a lion, shall be without dread. Paul before the Roman governor, and even before Nero himself, witnessed a good confession. 2. Every wicked man is not actually a coward, for that contradicts experience. 1857. Lion — כפיר, (kephir,) a young lion, esteemed bolder or less discreet than an older one. We did not have traditional classes where the teacher lectured us. ", "Many of the proverbs in Proverbs 18-29 remind us of those in the 2major section of Proverbs (Proverbs 10:1-22:16), with their frequent contrasts of good and evil. They are bold and undaunted, both before God and men; before God in prayer, knowing him to be their covenant God in Christ, having in view the blood and righteousness of Christ, and being assisted by his Spirit: and they are undaunted before men; if the righteous man is a minister of the word, he speaks it boldly, as it ought to be spoken, fearing the faces of none, knowing it to be the Gospel of Christ, the truth, as it is in him, and the power of God to salvation; and if a private Christian, he is a public professor of Christ, this word and ordinances, which he is not ashamed to own before all the world; in short, the righteous are bold in life and in death, and will be so in the day of judgment; and it is their righteousness which makes them so, from which they are denominated righteous, even not their own, but the righteousness of Christ. Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the holy Bible his conscience undaunted before the Imperial Council of Heresy Luther. 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