The success of ungodly men is their own misery.Verse 11
Rich men are so flattered, that they think themselves superior to others.Verse 12
There is glory in the land when the righteous have liberty.Verse 13
It is folly to indulge sin, and excuse it. He who covers his sins, shall not have any true peace.
He who humbly confesses his sins, with true repentance and faith, shall find mercy from God. The
Son of God is our great atonement. Under a deep sense of our guilt and danger, we may claim
salvation from that mercy which reigns through righteousness unto eternal life, by Jesus Christ our
Lord.
Verse 14
There is a fear which causes happiness. Faith and love will deliver from the fear of eternal
misery; but we should always fear offending God, and fear sinning against him.
Verse 15
A wicked ruler, whatever we may call him, this scripture calls a roaring lion, and a ranging
bear.
Verse 16
Oppressors want understanding; they do not consult their own honour, ease, and safety.Verse 17
The murderer shall be haunted with terrors. None shall desire to save him from deserved
punishment, nor pity him.
Verse 18
Uprightness will give men holy security in the worst times; but the false and dishonest are never
safe.
Verse 19
Those who are diligent, take the way to live comfortably.