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From this Chapter to the fiue and twentieth, are sundry obseruations of morall vertues, and their contrary vices.
X ¶ [ref]The Prouerbes of Solomon: A wise sonne maketh a glad father: but a foolish sonne is the heauinesse of his mother. 2 [ref]Treasures of wickednesse profit nothing: but righteousnes deliuereth from death. 3 [ref][fn]The LORD will not suffer the soule of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. 4 [ref]Hee becommeth poore that dealeth with a slacke hand: but the hand of the diligent, maketh rich. 5 Hee that gathereth in Summer, is a wise sonne: but hee that sleepeth in haruest, is a sonne that causeth shame. 6 [fn]Blessings are vpon the head of the iust: but violence couereth the mouth of the wicked. 7 [ref]The memorie of the iust is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. 8 [fn][fn]The wise in heart will receiue commaundements: but a prating foole shall fall. 9 [ref]He that walketh vprightly, walketh surely: but he that peruerteth his wayes, shalbe knowen. 10 [ref][fn]Hee that winketh with the eye, causeth sorrow: but a prating foole shall fall. 11 [ref]The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence couereth the mouth of the wicked. 12 [ref]Hatred stirreth vp strifes: but loue couereth all sinnes. 13 [fn]In the lips of him that hath vnderstanding, wisedome is found: but a rod is for the backe of him that is voyd of vnderstanding. 14 Wise men lay vp knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is neere destruction. 15 [ref]The rich mans wealth is his strong citie: the destruction of the poore is their pouertie. 16 The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruite of the wicked to sinne. 17 [fn]He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but hee that refuseth reproofe, erreth. 18 Hee that hideth hatred with lying lippes, and he that vttereth a slander, is a foole. 19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sinne: but he that refraineth his lippes, is wise. 20 The tongue of the iust is as choise siluer: the heart of the wicked is little worth. 21 [fn]The lippes of the righteous feed many: but fooles die for want of wisedome. 22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and hee addeth no sorrow with it. 23 [ref]It is as a sport to a foole to doe mischiefe: but a man of vnderstanding hath wisedome. 24 The feare of the wicked, it shall come vpon him: but the desire of the righteous shalbe granted. 25 As the whirlewinde passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an euerlasting foundation. 26 As vineger to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him. 27 [ref][fn]The feare of the LORD prolongeth dayes: but the yeeres of the wicked shalbe shortened. 28 [ref]The hope of the righteous shall bee gladnesse: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. 29 The way of the LORD is strength to the vpright: but destruction shall bee to the workers of iniquitie. 30 [ref]The righteous shall neuer bee remooued: but the wicked shall not inhabite the earth. 31 The mouth of the iust bringeth foorth wisedome: but the froward tongue shalbe cut out. 32 [fn]The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardnesse. XI ¶ [ref][fn][fn]A false ballance is abomination to the LORD: but a iust weight is his delight. 2 [ref]When pride commeth, then commeth shame: but with the lowly is wisedome. 3 [ref]The integritie of the vpright shall guide them: but the peruersenesse of transgressours shall destroy them. 4 [ref]Riches profite not in the day of wrath: but righteousnesse deliuereth from death. 5 [fn]The righteousnesse of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his owne wickednesse. 6 [ref]The righteousnesse of the vpright shall deliuer them: but transgressours shall be taken in their owne naughtinesse. 7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of vniust men perisheth. 8 [ref]The righteous is deliuered out of trouble, and the wicked commeth in his stead. 9 [ref]An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the iust be deliuered. 10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the citie reioyceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. 11 By the blessing of the vpright the citie is exalted; but it is ouerthrowen by the mouth of the wicked. 12 [fn]He that is void of wisedome, despiseth his neighbour: but a man of vnderstanding holdeth his peace. 13 [fn]A tale-bearer reuealeth secrets: but hee that is of a faithfull spirit, concealeth the matter. 14 [ref]Where no counsell is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safetie. 15 [fn][fn]Hee that is suretie for a stranger, shall smart for it: and hee that hateth suretiship, is sure. 16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retaine riches. 17 The mercifull man doeth good to his owne soule: but he that is cruell, troubleth his owne flesh. 18 The wicked worketh a deceitfull worke: but to him that soweth righteousnesse, shall be a sure reward. 19 As righteousnesse tendeth to life: so he that pursueth euill, pursueth it to his owne death. 20 They that are of a froward heart, are abomination to the LORD: but such as are vpright in their way, are his delight. 21 Though hand ioyne in hand, the wicked shall not be vnpunished: but the seede of the righteous shall be deliuered. 22 [fn]As a iewell of golde in a swines snowt; so is a faire woman which is without discretion. 23 The desire of the righteous is onely good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath. 24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more then is meete, but it tendeth to pouertie. 25 [ref][fn]The liberall soule shalbe made fat: and he that watereth, shall be watered also himselfe. 26 Hee that withholdeth corne, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be vpon the head of him that selleth it. 27 [ref]He that diligently seeketh good, procureth fauour: but hee that seeketh mischiefe, it shall come vnto him. 28 [ref]He that trusteth in his riches, shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. 29 He that troubleth his owne house, shall inherite the winde: and the foole shall be seruant to the wise of heart. 30 [fn]The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life: and hee that winneth soules, is wise. 31 [ref]Behold, the righteous shalbe recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner. XII ¶ Whoso loueth instruction, loueth knowledge: but he that hateth reproofe, is brutish. 2 A good man obtaineth fauour of the LORD: but a man of wicked deuices will he condemne. 3 [ref]A man shall not bee established by wickednesse: but the roote of the righteous shall not be mooued. 4 [ref]A vertuous woman is a crowne to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed, is as rottennesse in his bones. 5 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. 6 [ref]The words of the wicked are to lie in waite for blood: but the mouth of the vpright shall deliuer them. 7 [ref]The wicked are ouerthrowen, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. 8 [fn]A man shall be commended according to his wisedome: but hee that is of a peruerse heart, shall be despised. 9 He that is despised and hath a seruant, is better then he that honoureth himselfe, and lacketh bread. 10 [fn]A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruell. 11 [ref]Hee that tilleth his land, shall bee satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vaine persons, is void of vnderstanding. 12 [fn]The wicked desireth the net of euill men: but the roote of the righteous yeeldeth fruit. 13 [fn][ref]The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lippes: but the iust shall come out of trouble. 14 [ref]A man shall bee satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the recompence of a mans hands shall bee rendred vnto him. 15 [ref]The way of a foole is right in his owne eyes: but he that hearkeneth vnto counsell, is wise. 16 [fn]A fooles wrath is presently knowen: but a prudent man couereth shame. 17 [ref]He that speaketh trueth, sheweth foorth righteousnesse: but a false witnesse, deceit. 18 [ref]There is that speaketh like the pearcings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. 19 The lippe of trueth shall bee established for euer: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. 20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine euill: but to the counsellours of peace, is ioy. 21 There shall no euill happen to the iust: but the wicked shall bee filled with mischiefe. 22 Lying lippes are abomination to the LORD: but they that deale truely, are his delight. 23 [ref]A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fooles proclaimeth foolishnesse. 24 [ref][fn]The hand of the diligent shall beare rule: but the slouthfull shall bee vnder tribute. 25 [ref]Heauinesse in the heart of man maketh it stoope: but a good word maketh it glad. 26 [fn]The righteous is more excellent then his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. 27 The slouthfull man rosteth not that which he tooke in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. 28 In the way of righteousnesse is life, and in the path-way thereof there is no death. XIII ¶ A wise sonne heareth his fathers instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. 2 [ref]A man shall eate good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soule of the transgressours, shall eate violence. 3 He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his life: but hee that openeth wide his lips, shall haue destruction. 4 The soule of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soule of the diligent shall be made fat. 5 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and commeth to shame. 6 [ref][fn]Righteousnesse keepeth him that is vpright in the way: but wickednesse ouerthroweth the sinner. 7 There is that maketh himselfe rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himselfe poore, yet hath great riches. 8 The ransome of a mans life are his riches: but the poore heareth not rebuke. 9 [ref][fn]The light of the righteous reioyceth: but the lampe of the wicked shall be put out. 10 Onely by pride commeth contention: but with the well aduised is wisedome. 11 [ref][fn]Wealth gotten by vanitie shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour, shall increase. 12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sicke: but when the desire commeth, it is a tree of life. 13 [fn]Whoso despiseth the word, shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commaundement, shall be rewarded. 14 [ref]The lawe of the wise is a fountaine of life, to depart from the snares of death. 15 Good vnderstanding giueth fauour: but the way of transgressours is hard. 16 [ref][fn]Euery prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a foole layeth open his folly. 17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischiefe: but a faithfull ambassadour is health. 18 Pouerty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproofe, shall be honoured. 19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soule: but it is abomination to fooles to depart from euill. 20 [fn]He that walketh with wise men, shall be wise: but a companion of fooles shall be destroyed. 21 Euill pursueth sinners: but to the righteous, good shall be repayd. 22 [ref]A good man leaueth an inheritance to his childrens children: and the wealth of the sinner is layd vp for the iust. 23 [ref]Much food is in the tillage of the poore: but there is that is destroyed for want of iudgement. 24 [ref]He that spareth his rod, hateth his sonne: but he that loueth him, chasteneth him betimes. 25 [ref]The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soule: but the belly of the wicked shall want. XIV ¶ Euery wise woman buildeth her house; but the foolish plucketh it downe with her hands. 2 [ref]He that walketh in his vprightnesse, feareth the LORD: but he that is peruerse in his wayes, despiseth him. 3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lippes of the wise shall preserue them. 4 Where no Oxen are, the crib is cleane: but much increase is by the strength of the Oxe. 5 [ref]A faithfull witnesse will not lye: but a false witnesse will vtter lyes. 6 [ref]A scorner seeketh wisedome, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easie vnto him that vnderstandeth. 7 Goe from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceiuest not in him the lippes of knowledge. 8 The wisedome of the prudent is to vnderstand his way: but the folly of fooles is deceit. 9 [ref]Fooles make a mocke at sinne: but among the righteous there is fauour. 10 [fn]The heart knoweth his owne bitternesse; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his ioy. 11 The house of the wicked shall bee ouerthrowen: but the tabernacle of the vpright shall flourish. 12 [ref]There is a way which seemeth right vnto a man: but the end thereof are the wayes of death. 13 Euen in laughter the heart is sorrowfull; and the end of that mirth is heauinesse. 14 [ref]The backslider in heart shall be filled with his owne wayes: and a good man shall be satisfied from himselfe. 15 The simple beleeueth euery word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. 16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from euill: but the foole rageth, and is confident. 17 He that is soone angry, dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked deuices is hated. 18 The simple inherite folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. 19 The euill bowe before the good: and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. 20 [ref][fn]The poore is hated euen of his owne neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. 21 [ref]He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poore, happy is he. 22 Doe they not erre that deuise euil? but mercy and trueth shall be to them that deuise good. 23 In all labour there is profit: but the talke of the lippes tendeth onely to penury. 24 The crowne of the wise is their riches: but the foolishnesse of fooles is folly. 25 [fn]A true witnesse deliuereth soules: but a deceitfull witnesse speaketh lyes. 26 In the feare of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall haue a place of refuge. 27 [ref]The feare of the LORD, is a fountaine of life, to depart from the snares of death. 28 In the multitude of people is the kings honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince. 29 [fn]He that is slow to wrath, is of great vnderstanding: but he that is hasty of spirit, exalteth folly. 30 A sound heart, is the life of the flesh: but enuie, the rottennesse of the bones. 31 [ref]Hee that oppresseth the poore, reprocheth his Maker: but hee that honoureth him, hath mercy on the poore. 32 The wicked is driuen away in his wickednes: but the righteous hath hope in his death. 33 Wisedome resteth in the heart of him that hath vnderstanding: but that which is in the midst of fooles, is made knowen. 34 [fn]Righteousnes exalteth a nation: but sinne is a reproch to any people. 35 The Kings fauour is toward a wise seruant: but his wrath, is against him that causeth shame. XV ¶ [ref]A soft answere turneth away wrath: but grieuous words stirre vp anger. 2 [fn][ref]The tongue of the wise, vseth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fooles, powreth out foolishnes. 3 [ref]The eyes of the LORD are in euery place, beholding the euill & the good. 4 [fn]A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but peruersnesse therein is a breach in the spirit. 5 [ref]A foole despiseth his fathers instruction: but hee that regardeth reproofe, is prudent. 6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the reuenues of the wicked is trouble. 7 The lippes of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish, doeth not so. 8 [ref]The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the vpright is his delight. 9 The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the LORD: but he loueth him that followeth after righteousnes. 10 [fn]Correction is grieuous vnto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproofe, shall die. 11 [ref]Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then, the hearts of the children of men? 12 A scorner loueth not one that reproueth him: neither will he goe vnto the wise. 13 [ref]A merry heart maketh a cheerefull countenance: but by sorrow of the heart, the spirit is broken. 14 The heart of him that hath vnderstanding, seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fooles feedeth on foolishnesse. 15 All the dayes of the afflicted are euill: but he that is of a merry heart, hath a continuall feast. 16 [ref]Better is little with the feare of the LORD, then great treasure, and trouble therewith. 17 [ref]Better is a dinner of herbes where loue is, then a stalled oxe, and hatred therewith. 18 [ref]A wrathfull man stirreth vp strife: but he that is slow to anger, appeaseth strife. 19 [fn]The way of the slouthfull man is as an hedge of thornes: but the way of the righteous is made plaine. 20 [ref]A wise sonne maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. 21 [ref][fn]Folly is ioy to him that is destitute of wisedome: but a man of vnderstanding walketh vprightly. 22 [fn]Without counsell, purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellours they are established. 23 [fn]A man hath ioy by the answere of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it? 24 [ref]The way of life is aboue to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. 25 [ref]The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. 26 [ref][fn]The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the wordes of the pure, are pleasant words. 27 Hee that is greedy of gaine, troubleth his owne house: but he that hateth gifts, shall liue. 28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answere: but the mouth of the wicked, powreth out euil things. 29 [ref]The LORD is farre from the wicked: but hee heareth the prayer of the righteous. 30 The light of the eyes reioyceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. 31 The eare that heareth the reproofe of life, abideth among the wise. 32 [fn][fn][fn]He that refuseth instruction, despiseth his owne soule: but he that heareth reproofe, getteth vnderstanding. 33 [ref]The feare of the LORD is the instruction of wisedome; and before honour is humilitie. XVI ¶ [ref][fn]The preparations of the heart in man, and the answere of the tongue, is from the LORD. 2 [ref]All the wayes of a man are cleane in his owne eyes: but the LORD weigheth the spirits. 3 [ref][fn]Commit thy workes vnto the LORD, and thy thoughts shalbe established. 4 [ref]The LORD hath made all things for himselfe: yea, euen the wicked for the day of euill. 5 [ref][fn]Euery one that is proud in heart, is an abomination to the LORD: though hand ioyne in hand, he shall not be vnpunished. 6 By mercy and trueth iniquitie is purged: and by the feare of the LORD, men depart from euill. 7 When a mans wayes please the LORD, he maketh euen his enemies to be at peace with him. 8 [ref]Better is a little with righteousnesse, then great reuenewes without right. 9 [fn]A mans heart deuiseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. 10 [fn]A diuine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in iudgement. 11 [ref][fn]A iust weight and ballance are the LORDs: all the weights of the bagge are his worke. 12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickednesse: for the throne is established by righteousnesse. 13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings: and they loue him that speaketh right. 14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacifie it. 15 [ref]In the light of the kings countenance is life, and his fauour is as a cloude of the latter raine. 16 [ref]How much better is it to get wisedome, then gold? and to get vnderstanding, rather to be chosen then siluer? 17 The high way of the vpright is to depart from euill: hee that keepeth his way, preserueth his soule. 18 [ref]Pride goeth before destruction: and an hautie spirit before a fall. 19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, then to diuide the spoile with the proud. 20 [fn][ref]He that handleth a matter wisely, shall finde good: and who so trusteth in the LORD, happy is hee. 21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent; and the sweetnesse of the lips increaseth learning. 22 [ref]Understanding is a well-spring of life vnto him that hath it: but the instruction of fooles is folly. 23 [fn]The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lippes. 24 Pleasant words are as an honycombe, sweete to the soule, and health to the bones. 25 [ref]There is a way that seemeth right vnto a man; but the end thereof are the wayes of death. 26 [fn][fn]Hee that laboureth, laboureth for himselfe; for his mouth craueth it of him. 27 [fn]An vngodly man diggeth vp euill: and in his lips there is as a burning fire. 28 [ref][fn]A froward man soweth strife; & a whisperer separateth chiefe friends. 29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good. 30 He shutteth his eyes to deuise froward things: moouing his lips he bringeth euill to passe. 31 The hoary head is a crowne of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousnesse. 32 He that is slow to anger, is better then the mighty: and he that ruleth his spirit, then he that taketh a citie. 33 The lot is cast into the lap: but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD. XVII ¶ [ref][fn]Better is a drie morsell, and quietnesse therewith; then an house full of sacrifices with strife. 2 A wise seruant shall haue rule ouer a son that causeth shame: and shall haue part of the inheritance among the brethren. 3 [ref]The fining pot is for siluer, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts. 4 A wicked doer giueth heed to false lips: and a liar giueth eare to a naughtie tongue. 5 [ref][fn]Whoso mocketh the poore, reproacheth his maker: and he that is glad at calamities, shall not be vnpunished. 6 [ref]Childrens children are the crowne of old men: and the glory of children are their fathers. 7 [fn][fn]Excellent speech becommeth not a foole: much lesse doe lying lippes a prince. 8 [ref][fn]A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoeuer it turneth, it prospereth. 9 [ref][fn]He that couereth a transgression, seeketh loue; but he that repeateth a matter, separateth very friends. 10 [fn]A reproofe entreth more into a wise man, then an hundred stripes into a foole. 11 An euill man seeketh onely rebellion; therefore a cruell messenger shall be sent against him. 12 Let a beare robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather then a foole in his folly. 13 [ref]Whoso rewardeth euill for good, euill shall not depart from his house. 14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therfore leaue off contention, before it be medled with. 15 [ref]He that iustifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the iust: euen they both are abomination to the LORD. 16 Wherfore is there a price in the hand of a foole to get wisedome, seeing he hath no heart to it? 17 [ref]A friend loueth at all times, and a brother is borne for aduersitie. 18 \x + \xo 17:18 \xt Chap. 6.1. and 11.15.\x*[fn]A man void of vnderstanding striketh hands, and becommeth suretie in the presence of his friend. 19 He loueth transgression, that loueth strife: and he that exalteth his gate, seeketh destruction. 20 [fn]He that hath a froward heart, findeth no good, and he that hath a peruerse tongue, falleth into mischiefe. 21 \x + \xo 17:21 \xt Cha. 10.1.\x*He that begetteth a foole, doth it to his sorrow: and the father of a foole hath no ioy. 22 \x + \xo 17:22 \xt Chap. 15.13. and 12.25.\x*[fn]A merrie heart doth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. 23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosome, to peruert the wayes of iudgement. 24 \x + \xo 17:24 \xt Eccles.2.14. and 8.1.\x*Wisedome is before him that hath vnderstanding: but the eyes of a foole are in the ends of the earth. 25 \x + \xo 17:25 \xt Chap. 10.1. & 15.20. and 19.13.\x*A foolish sonne is a griefe to his father, & bitternes to her that bare him. 26 Also to punish the iust is not good, nor to strike princes for equitie. 27 \x + \xo 17:27 \xt Iam. 1.19.\x*[fn]He that hath knowledge, spareth his words: and a man of vnderstanding is of an excellent spirit. 28 \x + \xo 17:28 \xt Iob 13.5.\x*Euen a foole, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips, is esteemed a man of vnderstanding. XVIII ¶ [fn]Through desire a man hauing separated himselfe, seeketh and intermedleth with all wisedome. 2 A foole hath no delight in vnderstanding, but that his heart may discouer it selfe. 3 When the wicked commeth, then commeth also contempt, and with ignominie, reproch. 4 \x + \xo 18:4 \xt Cha.20.5.\x*The words of a mans mouth, are as deepe waters, and the well-spring of wisedome as a flowing brooke. 5 \x + \xo 18:5 \xt Chap.24.23. leuit. 19.15 deut.11.7. and 16.19.\x*It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to ouerthrowe the righteous in iudgement. 6 A fooles lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. 7 \x + \xo 18:7 \xt Chap. 10.14. and 12.13. & 13.3.\x*A fooles mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soule. 8 \x + \xo 18:8 \xt Chap. 12.18. and 26.22.\x*[fn][fn][fn]The words of a tale bearer are as wounds, and they goe downe into the innermost parts of the belly. 9 Hee also that is slouthful in his worke, is brother to him that is a great waster. 10 \x + \xo 18:10 \xt Psal.18.2. and 27.1. & 144.3.\x*[fn]The name of the LORD is a a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. 11 \x + \xo 18:11 \xt Chap. 10.15.\x*The rich mans wealth is his strong citie: and as an high wall in his owne conceit. 12 \x + \xo 18:12 \xt Chap. 11.2. & 16.18. and 15.33.\x*Before destruction the heart of man is haughtie, and before honour is humilitie. 13 [fn]He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame vnto him. 14 The spirit of a man will sustaine his infirmitie: but a wounded spirit who can beare? 15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the eare of the wise seeketh knowledge. 16 \x + \xo 18:16 \xt Chap.17.8.\x*A mans gift maketh roome for him, & bringeth him before great men. 17 He that is first in his owne cause, seemeth iust; but his neighbour commeth and searcheth him. 18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth betweene the mighty. 19 A brother offended is harder to be wonne then a strong citie: and their contentions are like the barres of a castle. 20 \x + \xo 18:20 \xt Chap. 12.14. and 13.2.\x*A mans belly shall be satisfied with the fruite of his mouth; and with the increase of his lippes shall he be filled. 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and they that loue it shall eate the fruite thereof. 22 \x + \xo 18:22 \xt Chap. 19 14.\x*Who so findeth a wife, findeth a good thing, and obtaineth fauour of the LORD. 23 \x + \xo 18:23 \xt Iam.2.3.\x*The poore vseth intreaties, but the rich answereth roughly. 24 \x + \xo 18:24 \xt Chap. 17.17.\x*A man that hath friends must shewe himselfe friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer then a brother. XIX ¶ \x + \xo 19:1 \xt Chap.28.6\x*Better is the poore that walketh in his integrity, then he that is peruerse in his lippes, and is a foole. 2 Also, that the soule be without knowledge, it is not good, and hee that hasteth with his feete, sinneth. 3 The foolishnesse of man peruerteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD. 4 \x + \xo 19:4 \xt Chap. 14.20.\x*Wealth maketh many friends: but the poore is separated from his neighbour. 5 \x + \xo 19:5 \xt Exod. 23. 1. deut. 19.16. prou. 6.9. and 21.28.\x*[fn]A false witnesse shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shal not escape. 6 [fn]Many will entreate the fauour of the Prince: and euery man is a friend to him that giueth gifts. 7 \x + \xo 19:7 \xt Chap. 14.20.\x*All the brethren of the poore doe hate him: howe much more doe his friends goe farre from him? Hee pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him. 8 [fn]He that getteth wisedome loueth his owne soule: he that keepeth vnderstanding shall find good. 9 [fn]A false witnesse shall not be vnpunished, and hee that speaketh lyes, shall perish. 10 \x + \xo 19:10 \xt Eccle. 10.6. prou. 30.22.\x*Delight is not seemely for a foole: much lesse for a seruant to haue rule ouer princes. 11 \x + \xo 19:11 \xt Chap. 14.29.\x*[fn]The discretion of a man deferreth his anger: and it is his glory to passe ouer a transgression. 12 \x + \xo 19:12 \xt Chap.16.15. and 20.2. & 28.15.\x*The kings wrath is as the roaring of a lyon: but his fauour is as dewe vpon the grasse. 13 \x + \xo 19:13 \xt Chap. 10.1. & 15.20. and 17 21. & 25. and chap. 21.9.\x*\x + \xo 19:13 \xt Chap. 27.15.\x*A foolish sonne is the calamity of his father; and the contentions of a wife are a continuall dropping. 14 \x + \xo 19:14 \xt Chap.18.22.\x*House and riches, are the inheritance of fathers; and a prudent wife is from the LORD. 15 \x + \xo 19:15 \xt Chap. 10.4. and 20.13.\x*Slouthfulnesse casteth into a deep sleepe: and an idle soule shall suffer hunger. 16 \x + \xo 19:16 \xt Luc.11.28.\x*He that keepeth the commandement, keepeth his owne soule: but hee that despiseth his wayes, shall die. 17 \x + \xo 19:17 \xt Mat. 10.42. and 25.40. 2.cor. 9.6. and 7.\x*[fn]Hee that hath pity vpon the poore, lendeth vnto the LORD; and that which he hath giuen, will he pay him againe. 18 \x + \xo 19:18 \xt Chap. 13.24. & 23.13.\x*[fn]Chasten thy sonne while there is hope; and let not thy soule spare for his crying. 19 [fn]A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliuer him, yet thou must doe it againe. 20 Heare counsell, and receiue instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. 21 \x + \xo 19:21 \xt Iob.23.13 psal.33.10, 11. prou. 16 1. and 9. isa. 46.10.\x*There are many deuices in a mans heart: neuerthelesse the counsell of the LORD, that shall stand. 22 The desire of a man is his kindnesse: and a poore man is better then a lyar. 23 The feare of the LORD tendeth to life, and he that hath it shall abide satisfied: he shall not be visited with euill. 24 \x + \xo 19:24 \xt Chap.15.19. & 26.13. and 15.\x*A slouthfull man hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not so much as bring it to his mouth againe. 25 \x + \xo 19:25 \xt Chap.21.11.\x*[fn]Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; and reprooue one that hath vnderstanding, and he will vnderstand knowledge. 26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a sonne that causeth shame, and bringeth reproch. 27 Cease, my sonne, to heare the instruction, that causeth to erre from the words of knowledge. 28 [fn]An vngodly witnesse scorneth iudgement: and the mouth of the wicked deuoureth iniquitie. 29 Iudgements are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the backe of fooles. XX ¶ Wine is a mocker, strong drinke is raging: and whosoeuer is deceiued thereby, is not wise. 2 \x + \xo 20:2 \xt Chap.19.12. and 16.14.\x*The feare of a king, is as the roaring of a Lion: who so prouoketh him to anger, sinneth against his owne soule. 3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but euery foole will be medling. 4 \x + \xo 20:4 \xt Chap. 20.4.\x*[fn]The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he begge in haruest, and haue nothing. 5 \x + \xo 20:5 \xt Chap. 18.4.\x*Counsell in the heart of man is like deepe water: but a man of vnderstanding will draw it out. 6 [fn]Most men will proclaime euery one his owne goodnes: but a faithfull man who can finde? 7 \x + \xo 20:7 \xt Psal.112.2.\x*The iust man walketh in his integritie: his children are blessed after him. 8 A king that sitteth in the throne of iudgement, scattereth away all euill with his eyes. 9 \x + \xo 20:9 \xt Psal.51.5. iob 14.4. 1.king.8.46. 2.chro. 6.36. eccles. 7.28. 1.ioh. 1.8.\x*Who can say, I haue made my heart cleane, I am pure from my sinne? 10 \x + \xo 20:10 \xt Deut. 25.15. chap.11.1. and .16.2.\x*[fn][fn]Diuers weights, and diuers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the LORD. 11 Euen a childe is knowen by his doings, whether his worke be pure, and whether it be right. 12 \x + \xo 20:12 \xt Exod.4.11. psal. 94.9.\x*The hearing eare, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made euen both of them. 13 \x + \xo 20:13 \xt Chap. 19.15. and 12.11.\x*Loue not sleepe, lest thou come to pouertie: open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread. 14 It is nought, it is nought (saith the buyer:) but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth. 15 There is gold, and a multitude of Rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious iewell. 16 \x + \xo 20:16 \xt Chap. 27.13.\x*Take his garment that is suerty for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. 17 \x + \xo 20:17 \xt Cha.9.17.\x*[fn]Bread of deceit is sweet to a man: but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with grauell. 18 \x + \xo 20:18 \xt Chap. 15.22.\x*Euery purpose is established by counsell: and with good aduice make warre. 19 \x + \xo 20:19 \xt Chap. 11.13.\x*[fn]He that goeth about as a tale-bearer, reueileth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lippes. 20 \x + \xo 20:20 \xt Exod.21.17. leuit.20.9. matt.15.4.\x*[fn]Who so curseth his father or his mother, his lampe shall be put out in obscure darkenesse. 21 An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning: but the ende thereof shall not be blessed. 22 \x + \xo 20:22 \xt Deut.32.35. cha.17.13. and 24.29. rom.12.17. 1.thess. 5.15. 1.pet. 3.9.\x*Say not thou, I will recompence euil: but wait on the LORD, and he shall saue thee. 23 [fn][fn]Diuers waights are an abomination vnto the LORD: and a false ballance is not good. 24 \x + \xo 20:24 \xt Psal. 37.23. cha. 16.9. iere.10.23.\x*Mans goings are of the LORD; how can a man then vnderstand his owne way? 25 It is a snare to the man who deuoureth that which is holy: and after vowes, to make inquirie. 26 \x + \xo 20:26 \xt Verse 8. psal.101.5. &c.\x*A wise king scattereth the wicked, & bringeth the wheele ouer them. 27 [fn]The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. 28 \x + \xo 20:28 \xt Psal. 101.1. Chap. 29.14.\x*Mercy and trueth preserue the king: and his throne is vpholden by mercy. 29 \x + \xo 20:29 \xt Chap.16.31.\x*The glory of yong men is their strength: and the beautie of old men is the gray head. 30 [fn]The blewnes of a wound cleanseth away euill: so doe stripes the inward parts of the belly. XXI ¶ The kings heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the riuers of water: hee turneth it whithersoeuer he will. 2 \x + \xo 21:2 \xt Chap. 16.2.\x*Euery way of a man is right in his owne eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. 3 \x + \xo 21:3 \xt 1.Sam.15.22. isa.1.11. hose.6.6. mich. 6.7. chap. 15.8.\x*To doe iustice and iudgement, is more acceptable to the LORD, then sacrifice. 4 \x + \xo 21:4 \xt Chap.6.17.\x*[fn][fn]An high looke, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sinne. 5 The thoughts of the diligent tend onely to plenteousnes: but of euery one that is hastie, onely to want. 6 \x + \xo 21:6 \xt Chap. 10.2. and 13.11.\x*The getting of treasures by a lying tongue, is a vanitie tossed to and fro of them that seeke death. 7 [fn]The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to doe iudgement. 8 The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure; his worke is right. 9 \x + \xo 21:9 \xt Chap.25.19. and 13.3. and 27.15.\x*[fn][fn]It is better to dwell in a corner of the house top; then with a brawling woman in a wide house. 10 \x + \xo 21:10 \xt Iam.4.5.\x*[fn]The soule of the wicked desireth euill: his neighbour findeth no fauour in his eyes. 11 \x + \xo 21:11 \xt Chap.19.25.\x*When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiueth knowledge. 12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God ouerthroweth the wicked for their wickednesse. 13 \x + \xo 21:13 \xt Mat.18.30.\x*Whoso stoppeth his eares at the cry of the poore, hee also shall cry himselfe, but shall not be heard. 14 \x + \xo 21:14 \xt Cha.17.8. and 18.16.\x*A gift in secret pacifieth anger; and a reward in the bosome, strong wrath. 15 It is ioy to the iust to doe iudgement: but destruction shalbe to the workers of iniquitie. 16 The man that wandreth out of the way of vnderstanding, shall remaine in the congregation of the dead. 17 [fn]He that loueth pleasure, shall be a poore man: hee that loueth wine and oyle, shall not be rich. 18 \x + \xo 21:18 \xt Chap. 11.18.\x*The wicked shalbe a ransome for the righteous; and the transgressour for the vpright. 19 [fn][fn]It is better to dwell in the wildernesse, then with a contentious and an angry woman. 20 There is treasure to be desired, and oyle in the dwelling of the wise: but a foolish man spendeth it vp. 21 Hee that followeth after righteousnesse and mercy, findeth life, righteousnesse and honour. 22 \x + \xo 21:22 \xt Eccles.9.14.\x*A wise man scaleth the citie of the mightie, and casteth downe the strength of the confidence thereof. 23 \x + \xo 21:23 \xt Chap. 12.13. and 18.21.\x*Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soule from troubles. 24 [fn]Proud and haughtie scorner, is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. 25 \x + \xo 21:25 \xt Cha.13.4\x*The desire of the slouthfull killeth him: for his hands refuse to labour. 26 \x + \xo 21:26 \xt Psal 112.9.\x*Hee coueteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giueth and spareth not. 27 \x + \xo 21:27 \xt Cha. 15.8. isa 66.3. ier. 6.20. psal. 50.9. amos 5.22.\x*[fn]The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked minde? 28 \x + \xo 21:28 \xt Chap.19.5,9.\x*[fn]A false witnesse shall perish: but the man that heareth, speaketh constantly. 29 [fn]A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the vpright, he directeth his way. 30 \x + \xo 21:30 \xt Ier. 9.23.\x*There is no wisedome, nor vnderstanding, nor counsell against the LORD. 31 \x + \xo 21:31 \xt Psal.33.17.\x*\x + \xo 21:31 \xt Psal.3.9.\x*[fn]The horse is prepared against the day of battell: but safetie is of the LORD. XXII ¶ \x + \xo 22:1 \xt Eccles.7.2\x*[fn]A Good name is rather to be chosen then great riches, and louing fauour rather then siluer & golde. 2 \x + \xo 22:2 \xt Chap. 29.13.\x*The rich and poore meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all. 3 \x + \xo 22:3 \xt Chap.27.12.\x*A prudent man foreseeth the euill, and hideth himselfe: but the simple passe on, and are punished. 4 \x + \xo 22:4 \xt Psal. 112.13.\x*[fn]By humilitie and the feare of the LORD, are riches, and honour, and life. 5 Thornes and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doeth keepe his soule, shalbe farre from them. 6 [fn][fn]Traine vp a childe in the way he should goe: and when he is olde, hee will not depart from it. 7 [fn]The rich ruleth ouer the poore, and the borrower is seruant to the lender. 8 \x + \xo 22:8 \xt Iob 4.8. hos.10.13.\x*[fn]Hee that soweth iniquitie, shall reape vanitie: and the rodde of his anger shall faile. 9 \x + \xo 22:9 \xt 2.Cor.9.6\x*[fn]Hee that hath a bountifull eye, shall bee blessed: for hee giueth of his bread to the poore. 10 \x + \xo 22:10 \xt Psal.101.6\x*Cast out the scorner, and contention shall goe out; yea strife, and reproch shall cease. 11 [fn]He that loueth purenesse of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. 12 [fn]The eyes of the LORD preserue knowledge, and he ouerthroweth the words of the transgressour. 13 \x + \xo 22:13 \xt Chap. 26.13.\x*The slothfull man sayth, There is a lyon without, I shall be slaine in the streetes. 14 \x + \xo 22:14 \xt Chap. 2.16. and 23.27. and 5.3. and 7.5.\x*The mouth of strange women is a deepe pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein. 15 \x + \xo 22:15 \xt Chap. 13.24. and 19.18. and 23.13. and 29.15, 17.\x*Foolishnesse is bound in the heart of a child: but the rod of correction shal driue it farre from him. 16 Hee that oppresseth the poore to increase his riches, and he that giueth to the rich, shall surely come to want. 17 Bow downe thine eare, and heare the words of the wise, and apply thine heart vnto my knowledge. 18 [fn]For it is a pleasant thing, if thou keepe them within thee; they shall withall be fitted in thy lippes. 19 [fn]That thy trust may bee in the LORD, I haue made knowen to thee this day, euen to thee. 20 Haue not I written to thee excellent things in counsailes and knowledge: 21 [fn]That I might make thee knowe the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answere the words of trueth to them that send vnto thee? 22 \x + \xo 22:22 \xt Zach.7.10\x*Rob not the poore because he is poore, neither oppresse the afflicted in the gate. 23 \x + \xo 22:23 \xt Chap. 23.11. iob.31.21.\x*For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoile the soule of those that spoiled them. 24 Make no friendship with an angrie man: and with a furious man thou shalt not goe; 25 Lest thou learne his wayes, and get a snare to thy soule. 26 \x + \xo 22:26 \xt Chap.6.1. and 11.15.\x*Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts. 27 If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from vnder thee? 28 \x + \xo 22:28 \xt Chap. 13.10. deut. 19 14. & 27.7.\x*[fn]Remoue not the ancient land marke, which thy fathers haue set. 29 [fn]Seest thou a man diligent in his businesse? hee shall stand before kings, he shall not stand before meane men. XXIII ¶ When thou sittest to eate with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee. 2 And put a knife to thy throate, if thou be a man giuen to appetite. 3 Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitfull meate. 4 \x + \xo 23:4 \xt 1.Tim.6.9.10.\x*Labour not to bee rich: cease from thine owne wisedome. 5 [fn]Wilt thou set thine eyes vpon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselues wings, they fly away as an Eagle toward heauen. 6 Eate thou not the bread of him that hath an euill eye, neither desire thou his dainty meates. 7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eate, and drinke, sayth he to thee, but his heart is not with thee. 8 The morsell which thou hast eaten, shalt thou vomite vp, and loose thy sweete words. 9 Speake not in the eares of a foole: for hee will despise the wisedome of thy words. 10 \x + \xo 23:10 \xt Chap. 22.28. deut. 19 14. and 27.17.\x*[fn]Remoue not the old landmarke; and enter not into the fields of the fatherlesse. 11 \x + \xo 23:11 \xt Chap. 22.23. iob. 31.21.\x*For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee. 12 Apply thine heart vnto instruction, and thine eares to the words of knowledge. 13 \x + \xo 23:13 \xt Chap. 13.24. and 19.18. and 22.15.\x*Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. 14 Thou shalt beate him with the rod, and shalt deliuer his soule from hell. 15 [fn]My sonne, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall reioyce, euen mine. 16 Yea my reines shall reioyce, when thy lippes speake right things. 17 \x + \xo 23:17 \xt Chap. 24.1. and 3.31. psal.37.1. and 73.3.\x*Let not thine heart enuy sinners, but be thou in the feare of the LORD all the day long. 18 \x + \xo 23:18 \xt Chap. 24.14.\x*[fn]For surely there is an end, and thine expectation shall not be cut off. 19 Heare thou, my sonne, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way. 20 \x + \xo 23:20 \xt Rom.13.13. eph.5.18.\x*[fn]Be not amongst wine-bibbers; amongst riotous eaters of flesh. 21 For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to pouerty; and drousinesse shall cloath a man with ragges. 22 \x + \xo 23:22 \xt Chap.1.8.\x*Hearken vnto thy father that begate thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old. 23 Buy the trueth, and sell it not; also wisedome and instruction and vnderstanding. 24 \x + \xo 23:24 \xt Chap.10.1. & 15.20.\x*The father of the righteous shall greatly reioyce: and he that begetteth a wise child, shall haue ioy of him. 25 Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall reioyce. 26 My sonne, giue me thine heart, and let thine eyes obserue my wayes. 27 \x + \xo 23:27 \xt Chap.22.14.\x*For an whore is a deepe ditch; and a strange woman is a narrow pit. 28 \x + \xo 23:28 \xt Chap.7.12.\x*[fn]She also lyeth in wait as for a pray, and increaseth the transgressours among men. 29 \x + \xo 23:29 \xt Isay.5.11.\x*Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath rednesse of eyes? 30 They that tarry long at the wine, they that goe to seeke mixt wine. 31 Looke not thou vpon the wine when it is red, when it giueth his colour in the cup, when it moueth it selfe aright. 32 [fn]At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder. 33 Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall vtter peruerse things. 34 [fn]Yea thou shalt be as he that lyeth downe in the midst of the sea, or as he that lyeth vpon the top of a mast. 35 [fn]They haue striken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sicke: they haue beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seeke it yet againe. XXIV ¶ \x + \xo 24:1 \xt Chap. 23.17. and 24.19. psal. 37.1. &c. and 73.3.\x*Be not thou enuious against euill men, neither desire to be with them. 2 \x + \xo 24:2 \xt Psal.10.7.\x*For their heart studieth destruction, and their lippes talke of mischiefe. 3 Through wisedome is an house builded, and by vnderstanding it is established. 4 And by knowledge shall the chambers bee filled with all precious and pleasant riches. 5 [fn][fn]A wise man is strong, yea a man of knowledge encreaseth strength. 6 \x + \xo 24:6 \xt Chap. 20.18. and 11.14. and 15.22.\x*For by wise counsell thou shalt make thy warre: and in multitude of counsellers there is safetie. 7 Wisedome is too high for a foole: he openeth not his mouth in the gate. 8 He that deuiseth to doe euill, shall be called a mischieuous person. 9 The thought of foolishnesse is sinne: and the scorner is an abomination to men. 10 [fn]If thou faint in the day of aduersitie, thy strength is small: 11 \x + \xo 24:11 \xt Psal. 82.4\x*If thou forbeare to deliuer them that are drawen vnto death, and those that are ready to be slaine: 12 \x + \xo 24:12 \xt Iob.34.11. psal.62.12. ier.32.19. rom.2.6. apoc.22.12.\x*If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not: doth not he that pondereth the heart, consider it? and he that keepeth thy soule, doth not he know it? and shall not hee render to euery man according to his workes? 13 \x + \xo 24:13 \xt Psal.19.9. & 119.103.\x*[fn]My sonne, eate thou honie, because it is good, and the honie combe, which is sweete to thy taste. 14 \x + \xo 24:14 \xt Chap.23.18.\x*So shall the knowledge of wisedome be vnto thy soule: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off. 15 Lay not waite, (O wicked man) against the dwelling of the righteous: spoile not his resting place. 16 \x + \xo 24:16 \xt Psal.34.18. and 37.24. iob.5.19.\x*For a iust man falleth seuen times, and riseth vp againe: but the wicked shall fall into mischiefe. 17 \x + \xo 24:17 \xt Psal.35.15. chap.17 5. iob.31.29.\x*Reioyce not when thine enemie falleth: and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth: 18 [fn]Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and hee turne away his wrath from him. 19 \x + \xo 24:19 \xt Psal. 37.1. Chap.23.17.\x*[fn]Fret not thy selfe because of euill men; neither be thou enuious at the wicked. 20 \x + \xo 24:20 \xt Chap.13.9. iob.21.17\x*[fn]For there shall be no reward to the euill man: the candle of the wicked shall be put out. 21 [fn]My sonne, feare thou the LORD, and the king: and medle not with them that are giuen to change. 22 For their calamity shall rise suddenly, and who knoweth the ruine of them both? 23 \x + \xo 24:23 \xt Leuit. 19.15. chap.18.5. and 28.21. deut.1.17. and 16.19. ioh. 7.24.\x*These things also belong to the wise: It is not good to haue respect of persons in iudgement. 24 \x + \xo 24:24 \xt Chap.17.15. isa.5.23.\x*He that sayth vnto the wicked, Thou art righteous, him shall the people curse; nations shall abhorre him: 25 [fn]But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come vpon them. 26 [fn]Euery man shall kisse his lippes that giueth a right answere. 27 Prepare thy worke without, and make it fit for thy selfe in the field; and afterwards build thine house. 28 Be not a witnesse against thy neighbour without cause: and deceiue not with thy lippes. 29 \x + \xo 24:29 \xt Chap.20.22.\x*Say not, I will doe so to him as he hath done to mee: I will render to the man according to his worke. 30 I went by the field of the slouthfull, and by the vineyard of the man voyd of vnderstanding: 31 And loe, it was all growen ouer with thornes, and nettles had couered the face thereof, and the stone wall therof was broken downe: 32 [fn]Then I saw, and considered it well, I looked vpon it, and receiued instruction. 33 \x + \xo 24:33 \xt Chap.6.9. &c.\x*Yet a little sleepe, a little slumber, a little folding of the handes to sleepe: 34 [fn]So shall thy pouertie come, as one that traueileth, and thy want, as an armed man.10:3 Or, the wicked for their wickednesse.
10:6 Verse 11.
10:8 Hebr. a foole of lips.
10:8 Or, shalbe beaten.
10:10 Or, shalbe beaten.
10:13 Hebr. heart.
10:17 Or, causeth to erre.
10:21 Hebr. of heart.
10:27 Hebr. addeth.
10:32 Hebr. frowardnesses.
11:1 Heb. ballances of deceit.
11:1 Heb. a perfect stone.
11:5 Heb. rectifie.
11:12 Heb. destitute of heart.
11:13 Heb. hee that walketh being a talebearer.
11:15 Heb. shalbe sore broken.
11:15 Heb. those that strike hands.
11:22 Heb. departeth from.
11:25 Heb. the soule of blessing.
11:30 Heb. taketh.
12:8 Heb. perverse of heart.
12:10 Or, bowels.
12:12 Or, the fortresse.
12:13 Heb. the snare of the wicked is in the transgression of lippes.
12:16 Heb. in that day.
12:24 Or, deceitfull.
12:26 Or, abundant.
13:6 Heb. sinne.
13:9 Or, candle.
13:11 Heb. with the hand.
13:13 Or, shall be in peace.
13:16 Heb. spreadeth.
13:20 Heb. shalbe broken.
14:10 Heb. the bitternesse of his soule.
14:20 Heb. many are the louers of the rich.
14:25 Ver. 5.
14:29 Hebr. short of spirit.
14:34 Hebr. to nations.
15:2 Hebr. belcheth or bubbleth.
15:4 Hebr. the healing of the tongue.
15:10 Or, instruction, &c.
15:19 Hebr. is raised vp as a causey.
15:21 Hebr. voyd of heart.
15:22 See Chap. 11.14.
15:23 Hebr. in his season.
15:26 Heb. words of pleasantnesse.
15:32 Or, correction.
15:32 Or, obeyeth.
15:32 Heb. possesseth an heart
16:1 Or. disposings.
16:3 Heb. rolle.
16:5 Heb. helde innocent.
16:9 Vers. 1.
16:10 Heb. diuination.
16:11 Heb. all the stones.
16:20 Or, he that vnderstandeth a matter.
16:23 Heb. maketh wise.
16:26 Heb. the soule of him that laboureth.
16:26 Heb. boweth vnto him.
16:27 Heb. a man of Belial.
16:28 Heb. sendeth foorth.
17:1 Or, good cheere.
17:5 Heb. held innocent.
17:7 Heb. a lip of excellency.
17:7 Heb. a lip of lying.
17:8 Hebr. a stone of grace.
17:9 Or, procureth.
17:10 Or, a reproofe aweth more a wise man, then to strike a foole an hundred times.
17:18 Heb. heart.
17:20 Heb. the froward of heart.
17:22 Or, to a medicine.
17:27 Or, a coole spirit.
18:1 Or, he that separateth himselfe, seeketh according to his desire, and intermedleth in euery businesse.
18:8 Or, whisperer.
18:8 Or, like as when men are wounded
18:8 Heb. chambers.
18:10 Heb. is set alofte.
18:13 Hebr. returneth a word.
19:5 Heb. held innocent.
19:6 Heb. a man of gifts.
19:8 Heb. an heart.
19:9 Ver.5.
19:11 Or, prudence.
19:17 Or, his deed.
19:18 Or, to his destruction: or, to cause him to die.
19:19 Heb. add.
19:25 Heb. will be cunning.
19:28 Hebr. A witnesse of Belial.
20:4 Or, winter.
20:6 Or, bountie.
20:10 Hebr. a stone, and a stone.
20:10 Hebr. an ephah, and an ephah.
20:17 Heb. bread of lying, or falshood.
20:19 Or, entiseth.
20:20 Or, candle.
20:23 Verse 10.
20:23 Hebr. ballances of deceit.
20:27 Or, lampe.
20:30 Hebr. is a purging medicine against euill.
21:4 Hebr. hautines of eyes.
21:4 Or, the light of the wicked.
21:7 Heb. saw them, or, dwell with them.
21:9 Heb. a woman of contentions.
21:9 Heb. an house of societie.
21:10 Heb. is not fauoured.
21:17 Or, sport.
21:19 Verse 9.
21:19 Heb. in the land of the desert.
21:24 Heb. in the wrath of pride.
21:27 Heb. in wickednesse.
21:28 Heb. a witnesse of lyes.
21:29 Or, considereth.
21:31 Or, victory.
22:1 Or, fauour is better then, &c.
22:4 Or, the reward of humilitie, &c.
22:6 Or, catechize.
22:6 Heb. in his way.
22:7 Heb. to the man that lendeth.
22:8 Or, and with the rod of his anger he shalbe consumed.
22:9 Heb. good of eye.
22:11 Or, and hath grace in his lips.
22:12 Or, the matters.
22:18 Heb. in thy belly.
22:19 Or, trust thou also.
22:21 Or, to those that send thee.
22:28 Or, bound.
22:29 Heb. obscure men.
23:5 Heb. wilt thou cause thine eyes to fly vpon?
23:10 Or, bound.
23:15 Or, euen I wil reioyce.
23:18 Or, reward
23:20 Heb. of their flesh.
23:28 Or, as a robber.
23:32 Or, acockatrice.
23:34 Heb. in the heart of the sea.
23:35 Heb. I knew it not.
24:5 Heb. is in strength.
24:5 Heb. strengtheneth might.
24:10 Heb. narrow.
24:13 Heb. vpon thy palate.
24:18 Heb. it be euill in his eyes.
24:19 Or, keepe not company with the wicked.
24:20 Or, lampe.
24:21 Heb. changers.
24:25 Heb. a blessing of good.
24:26 Heb. that answereth right words.
24:32 Hebr. set my heart.
24:34 Hebr. a man of shield.
10:28 Iob 8.13. and 11.20. psal.112.10.
11:1 Leuit.19.36. deut. 25.15. cha. 16.11. and 20.10,23.
11:2 Chap.16.18. and 15.33. and 18.12.
11:4 Cha.10.2 ezek. 7.19. zeph.1.18.
11:27 Psal.7.17. and 9.16. and 10.2. and 57.7.
11:28 Psal.1.3. and 92.13. iere.17.8.
12:23 Chap. 13.16. & 15.2.
13:11 Chap. 10.2. & 20.21.
13:16 Chap. 12.23. & 15.2.
14:5 Exod.20.16. & 23.1. Chap.6.19. &12.17.
14:31 Chap. 17.5. matt. 25.40.
15:2 Verse 28. and chap. 12.23. and 13.16.
15:3 Iob 34.21, prou. 5.21. iere. 16.17. and 32.19. hebr.4.13.
15:8 Chap.21.27. amos 3.22. isa. 1.11. and 66.3. iere.6.20. and 7.22.
15:16 Psal. 37.16. 1.tim.6.6. prou. 16.8.
15:29 Psal. 34.16. and 145.18.
16:1 Vers.9. and chap. 19.21. and 20.24. ier. 10.23.
16:3 Psal. 37.5. and 55.23. mat. 6.25. luke 12.22. 1.pet.5.4.
16:8 Psal. 37.16. chap. 15.16.
16:11 Leuit. 19.36. chap. 11.1.
16:20 Psal.2.12. and 34.9. and 125.1. isa. 30.18. iere.17.7.
16:28 Chap.6.14,19. and 15.18. and 26.21. and 29.22.
17:3 Psal. 26.2. Cha. 27.21. iere. 17.10 mala.3.3.
17:13 Rom. 12.17. 1.thess. 5.15. 1.pet.3.9.
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