잠언 Chapter 28

Translation: ESV

1

The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.

Key Message

True boldness comes from a clean conscience, and the wicked person's fear arises from his own sense of guilt.

▸This deals with the issue of conscience.

This deals with the issue of conscience. The wicked flee in fear even when no one chases them, because of their own guilt. The righteous are bold as a lion because their conscience is clear. True boldness comes not from external circumstances but from an inwardly clean conscience.

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There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.
13

Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.

Key Message

Concealing sin prevents flourishing, but honestly confessing and forsaking it brings God's mercy.

▸This contrasts the outcomes of hiding sin and confessing and forsaking it.

27

Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.

Key Message

The one who gives to the poor will not be in want, but the one who looks away will receive many curses.

▸This contrasts the outcomes of giving and looking away.