- What is the connection between the two parts of Proverbs 28:1?
- What political conditions are implied by Proverbs 28:2?
- Can you think of examples from history that illustrate the point of Proverbs 28:3, namely that those who have known poverty and adversity tend to oppress those who are worse off?
- The Hebrew word that JPS translates as “instruction” in Proverbs 28:4, Proverbs 28:7, and Proverbs 28:9 is torahRefers to the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, the Tanakh, also called the Five Books of Moses, Pentateuch or the Hebrew equivalent, Humash. This is also called the Written Torah. The term may also refer to teachings that expound on Jewish tradition. Read more. Does this translation have a nuance different from the usual understanding of torah?
- A comment: Proverbs 28:8 is ambiguous. The Hebrew word rendered “discount” is neshekh which denotes interest charged in advance by the creditor. According to this verse, where will the usurer’s profits end up?
- The second half of Proverbs 28:12 appears ambiguous. What are the possible explanations?
- In Proverbs 28:14, what is the man anxious about? Don’t we regard anxiety as undesirable and the antithesis of happiness? Is our attitude valid?
- Is a particular type of homicide implied in Proverbs 28:17? Cf. Numbers 35:19.
- What is objectionable about being “in a hurry to get rich” (Proverbs 28:20)?
- Is Proverbs 28:21 reminiscent of Les Miserables? Is the moral problem similar?
- Of what precept in the Torah is Proverbs 28:23 reminiscent? Cf. Leviticus 19:17.
- In Proverbs 28:24, why is one who steals from his parents compared to a vandal rather than a thief?
- “He who lives by wisdom shall escape” from what (Proverbs 28:26)?
- Can you cite historical examples suggested by Proverbs 28:28?
