Proverbs 28 Commentary (non exhaustive)
Verse 1 – The unrighteous because they are so accustomed to doing dirt are always watching their back as if someone is after them. Even if someone isn’t. That is the definition of paranoia. Verse 2 : Land in Rebellion – I liken the U.S. like this with the current impeachment proceedings of Donald Trump. It shows with all the partisan politics, no one can agree on anything. It also shows the rest of the world how divided our government is. I see this as very dangerous because it breeds distrust between our executive and legislative branches of government in particular. It also reveals to the rest of the nations of the world how unstable our “leaders” are. Verse 4: Haters of the law - Our laws were providentially given by God through men to protect the righteous and punish the wicked. Those who break the law show their hatred for civil order and ultimately are enemies of God who instituted human law. Verse 5 - Wicked people do not understand or respect what is ri