Bible Study – Proverbs 28

S – When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, people hide themselves. 
Proverbs 28:12 ESV

O – Commentary:
When a righteous leader rules a nation, the people are happy (cf. 11:10), for there is order (cf. 28:2) and justice. But when … wicked leaders are in charge, good people go into hiding (also stated in v. 28a) to get away from oppression (cf. vv. 15–16) which causes them to groan 
 
Sid S. Buzzell, “Proverbs,” (https://ref.ly/logosres/bkc?ref=Bible.Pr28.12&off=75&ctx=ked+are+contrasted.+~When+a+righteous+lea) in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 966.

A – I like that this takes away wealth, title and position.  It looks at the attitude of the heart and the desire for righteousness.  You can hide the heart for a season but like truth, it always becomes known.  We must examine our hearts on a regular basis to check its grounding and alignment with God.

R – Heavenly Father, we worship and surrender to you.  Examine our hearts and test our faith in you.  We want to lead ourselves, our families and others with hearts that are grounded in righteousness, truth and our relationship with you.