WHEREAS many and great things have been delivered unto us by the law and the prophets, and by the others that have followed in their steps, for the which things we must give Israel the praise of instruction and wisdom; and since not only the readers must needs become skilful themselves, but also they that love learning must be able to profit them which are without, both by speaking and writing; my grandfather Jesus, having much given himself to the reading of the law, and the prophets, and the other books of our fathers, and having gained great familiarity therein, was drawn on also himself to write somewhat pertaining to instruction and wisdom; in order that those who love learning, and are addicted to these things, might make progress much more by living according to the law. Ye are intreated therefore to read with favour and attention, and to pardon us, if in any parts of what we have laboured to interpret, we may seem to fail in some of the phrases. For things originally spoken in Hebrew have not the same force in them, when they are translated into another tongue: and not only these, but the law itself, and the prophecies, and the rest of the books, have no small difference, when they are spoken in their original language. For having come into Egypt in the eight and thirtieth year of Energetes the king, and having continued there some time, I found  a copy affording no small instruction. I thought it therefore most necessary for me to apply some diligence and travail to interpret this book; applying indeed much watchfulness and skill in that space of time to bring the book to an end, and set it forth for them also, who in the land of their sojourning are desirous to learn, fashioning their manners beforehand, so as to live according to the law.

+ \fr 1:0  \ft Or, \fqa a like work \ft The word is of very doubtful meaning.

WHEREAS many and great things have been delivered unto us by the law and the prophets, and by the others that have followed in their steps, for the which things we must give Israel the praise of instruction and wisdom; and since not only the readers must needs become skilful themselves, but also they that love learning must be able to profit them which are without, both by speaking and writing; my grandfather Jesus, having much given himself to the reading of the law, and the prophets, and the other books of our fathers, and having gained great familiarity therein, was drawn on also himself to write somewhat pertaining to instruction and wisdom; in order that those who love learning, and are addicted to these things, might make progress much more by living according to the law. Ye are intreated therefore to read with favour and attention, and to pardon us, if in any parts of what we have laboured to interpret, we may seem to fail in some of the phrases. For things originally spoken in Hebrew have not the same force in them, when they are translated into another tongue: and not only these, but the law itself, and the prophecies, and the rest of the books, have no small difference, when they are spoken in their original language. For having come into Egypt in the eight and thirtieth year of Energetes the king, and having continued there some time, I found \f + \fr 1:0  \ft Or, \fqa a like work \ft The word is of very doubtful meaning. \f* a copy affording no small instruction. I thought it therefore most necessary for me to apply some diligence and travail to interpret this book; applying indeed much watchfulness and skill in that space of time to bring the book to an end, and set it forth for them also, who in the land of their sojourning are desirous to learn, fashioning their manners beforehand, so as to live according to the law. 

And the deep, and wisdom, who shall search \add them \add* out? 

+ \fr 1:5  \ft Verses 5 and 7 are omitted by the best authorities

\f + \fr 1:5  \ft Verses 5 and 7 are omitted by the best authorities \f* 

+ \fr 1:7  \ft Verses 5 and 7 are omitted by the best authorities

\f + \fr 1:7  \ft Verses 5 and 7 are omitted by the best authorities \f* 

With men she \f + \fr 1:15  \ft Gr. \fqa nested. \f* laid an eternal foundation; 

+ \fr 1:18  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

1:18  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

Making peace and \f + \fr 1:18  \ft Gr. \fqa health of cure. \f* perfect health to flourish. \f + \fr 1:18  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

\f + \fr 1:21  \ft Verse 21 is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

A man that is longsuffering will \f + \fr 1:23  \ft Most authorities read \fqa resist. \f* bear \f + \fr 1:23  \ft Or, \fqa until \ft his \fqa season \f* for a season, 

He will hide his words \f + \fr 1:24  \ft Or, \fqa until \ft his \fqa season \f* for a season, 

+ \fr 1:28  \ft The remainder of this line is omitted by the best authorities.

1:28  The remainder of this line is omitted by the best authorities.

Disobey not the fear of the Lord;\f + \fr 1:28  \ft The remainder of this line is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

And be longsuffering \f + \fr 2:4  \ft Gr. \fqa in the changes of thy humiliation. \f* when thou passest into humiliation. 

For the Lord hath given the father glory as touching the children,

For the Lord hath given the father glory as touching the children, 

And hath confirmed the judgement of the mother as touching the sons.

And hath confirmed the judgement of the mother as touching the sons. 

And he that giveth glory to his mother is as one that layeth up treasure.

And he that giveth glory to his mother is as one that layeth up treasure. 

And he that hearkeneth unto the Lord shall bring rest unto his mother,

And he that hearkeneth unto the Lord shall bring rest unto his mother, 

+ \fr 3:7  \ft The preceding words of this verse are omitted by the best authorities.

3:7  The preceding words of this verse are omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 3:7  \ft The preceding words of this verse are omitted by the best authorities. \f* And will do service under his parents, as unto masters. 

For the blessing of the father establisheth the houses of children;

For the blessing of the father establisheth the houses of children; 

And dishonour him not \add while thou art \add* in thy full strength.

And dishonour him not \add while thou art \add* in thy full strength. 

\f + \fr 3:19  \ft Verse 19 is omitted by the best authorities.\f* 

+ \fr 3:25  \ft Most authorities omit verse 25, and transpose the lines in verse 26.

3:25  Most authorities omit verse 25, and transpose the lines in verse 26.

\f + \fr 3:25  \ft Most authorities omit verse 25, and transpose the lines in verse 26. \f* 

And the sinner shall heap sin upon \f + \fr 3:27  \ft Gr. \fqa sins. \f* sin. 

He that requiteth good turns is mindful of that which cometh afterward;

He that requiteth good turns is mindful of that which cometh afterward; 

Turn not away thine eye from one that asketh \add of thee, \add*

Turn not away thine eye from one that asketh \add of thee, \add* 

Deliver him that is wronged from the hand of him that wrongeth him;

Deliver him that is wronged from the hand of him that wrongeth him; 

And where \f + \fr 4:13  \ft Or, \fqa she \f* he entereth, the Lord will bless. 

And give him over \f + \fr 4:19  \ft Gr. \fqa to the hands of his fall. \f* to his fall. 

Observe the opportunity, and beware of \f + \fr 4:20  \ft Or, \fqa an evil man \f* evil; 

And \f + \fr 4:22  \ft Or, \fqa be not abashed \f* reverence no man unto thy falling. 

Refrain not speech, \f + \fr 4:23  \ft Gr. \fqa in an occasion of safety. \f* when it tendeth to safety; 

\f + \fr 4:23  \ft Most authorities omit this line. \f* And hide not thy wisdom for the sake of fair-seeming. 

Strive for the truth unto death, and the Lord God shall fight for thee.

Strive for the truth unto death, and the Lord God shall fight for thee. 

Be not \f + \fr 4:29  \ft Some authorities read \fqa rough. \f* hasty in thy tongue, 

Let not thine hand be stretched out to receive, and  closed when thou shouldest repay.

Let not thine hand be stretched out to receive, and \f + \fr 4:31  \ft Or, \fqa drawn back \f* closed when thou shouldest repay. 

+ \fr 5:4  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

5:4  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

For the Lord is longsuffering. \f + \fr 5:4  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

+ \fr 5:7  \ft A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities.

5:7  A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities.

For suddenly shall the wrath of the Lord come forth; \f + \fr 5:7  \ft A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

+ \fr 5:11  \ft The remainder of this line is omitted by the best authorities.

5:11  The remainder of this line is omitted by the best authorities.

Be swift to hear; \f + \fr 5:11  \ft The remainder of this line is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

And shall make him \f + \fr 6:4  \ft Or, \fqa a rejoicing \f* a laughingstock to his enemies. 

\f + \fr 6:5  \ft Gr. \fqa A sweet throat. \f* Sweet words will multiply \f + \fr 6:5  \ft Gr. \fqa his. \f* a man’s friends; 

If thou wouldest get thee a friend, get him \f + \fr 6:7  \ft Or, \fqa in the time of trial \f* by proving, 

For there is a friend \add that is so \add* for his own occasion;

For there is a friend \add that is so \add* for his own occasion; 

A faithful friend is a strong \f + \fr 6:14  \ft Or, \fqa covert \f* defence; 

There is nothing that can be taken in exchange for a faithful friend;

There is nothing that can be taken in exchange for a faithful friend; 

And his excellency is beyond \f + \fr 6:15  \ft Gr. \fqa weight. \f* price. 

For wisdom is according to her name; and she is not manifest unto many.

For wisdom is according to her name; and she is not manifest unto many. 

And \f + \fr 6:28  \ft Or, \fqa it \f* she shall be turned for thee into gladness. 

And her bands are \f + \fr 6:30  \ft Num. xv. 38. \f* a riband of blue. 

And shalt array thee with her \add as \add* a crown of rejoicing.

And shalt array thee with her \add as \add* a crown of rejoicing. 

And if thou wilt yield thy soul, thou shalt be \f + \fr 6:32  \ft Or, \fqa shrewd \f* prudent. 

If thou seest a man of understanding, get thee betimes unto him,

If thou seest a man of understanding, get thee betimes unto him, 

And when I offer to the Most High God, he will accept \f + \fr 7:9  \ft Or, \fqa them \f* it. 

Laugh not a man to scorn when he is in the bitterness of his soul;

Laugh not a man to scorn when he is in the bitterness of his soul; 

\f + \fr 7:12  \ft Gr. \fqa Plow not. \f* Devise not a lie against thy brother; 

Neither husbandry, which the Most High hath \f + \fr 7:15  \ft Gr. \fqa created. \f* ordained. 

Nor a hireling that giveth \add thee \add* his \f + \fr 7:20  \ft Or, \fqa soul \f*life. 

Give thy daughter in marriage, and thou shalt have accomplished a great matter:

Give thy daughter in marriage, and thou shalt have accomplished a great matter: 

\f + \fr 7:26  \ft Many authorities omit this line \f* But trust not thyself to one that is \f + \fr 7:26  \ft Or, \fqa hated \f* hateful. 

And what wilt thou recompense them for the things that they have done for thee?

And what wilt thou recompense them for the things that they have done for thee? 

The firstfruits, and the trespass offering, and the gift of the shoulders,

The firstfruits, and the trespass offering, and the gift of the shoulders, 

And the sacrifice of sanctification, and the firstfruits of holy things.

And the sacrifice of sanctification, and the firstfruits of holy things. 

In all thy \f + \fr 7:36  \ft Or, \fqa words \f* matters remember thy last end, 

Lest thou be burned with the \f + \fr 8:10  \ft Gr. \fqa fire of his flame. \f* flame of his fire. 

And if thou be surety, take thought as one that will have to pay.

And if thou be surety, take thought as one that will have to pay. 

For thou knowest not what \f + \fr 8:18  \ft Or, \fqa it \f* he will bring forth. 

Gaze not on a maid, lest haply thou be trapped in her penalties.

Gaze not on a maid, lest haply thou be trapped in her penalties. 

+ \fr 9:9  \ft A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities.

9:9  A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities.

Sit not at all with a woman that hath a husband; \f + \fr 9:9  \ft A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

Remember they shall not go unpunished unto \f + \fr 9:12  \ft Gr. \fqa Hades. \f* the grave. 

Keep thee far from the man that hath \f + \fr 9:13  \ft Or, \fqa authority \f* power to kill, 

And he that ruleth the people \add shall be counted \add* wise for his speech.

And he that ruleth the people shall be counted  wise for his speech.

And he that ruleth the people \add shall be counted \add* wise for his speech. 

And the government of a man of understanding shall be well ordered.

And the government of a man of understanding shall be well ordered. 

And as is the ruler of the city, \add such are \add* all they that dwell therein.

And as is the ruler of the city, such are  all they that dwell therein.

And as is the ruler of the city, \add such are \add* all they that dwell therein. 

And a city will be established through the understanding of the powerful.

And a city will be established through the understanding of the powerful. 

And in due time he will raise up over it one that is profitable.

And in due time he will raise up over it one that is profitable. 

Because of iniquities, and deeds of violence, and greed of money.

Because of iniquities, and deeds of violence, and greed of money. 

+ \fr 10:9  \ft Two lines of this verse are here omitted by the best authorities.

10:9  Two lines of this verse are here omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 10:9  \ft The text here is uncertain. \f* Why is earth and ashes proud? \f + \fr 10:9  \ft Two lines of this verse are here omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

And \add he is \add* a king to-day, and to-morrow he shall die. 

\add It is \add* the beginning of pride when a man departeth from the Lord;

It is  the beginning of pride when a man departeth from the Lord;

\add It is \add* the beginning of pride when a man departeth from the Lord; 

+ \fr 10:19  \ft The MSS. here greatly differ. The rendering represents the most probable text.

10:19  The MSS. here greatly differ. The rendering represents the most probable text.

\f + \fr 10:19  \ft The MSS. here greatly differ. The rendering represents the most probable text. \f* What manner of seed hath honour? the seed of man. 

What manner of seed hath no honour? they that transgress the commandments.

What manner of seed hath no honour? they that transgress the commandments. 

\f + \fr 10:21  \ft Verse 21 is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

It is not right to dishonour a poor man that hath understanding;

It is not right to dishonour a poor man that hath understanding; 

The great man, and the judge, and the mighty man, shall be glorified;

The great man, and the judge, and the mighty man, shall be glorified; 

And there is not one of them greater than he that feareth the Lord.

And there is not one of them greater than he that feareth the Lord. 

And a man that hath knowledge will not murmur \add thereat. \add*

And a man that hath knowledge will not murmur \add thereat. \add* 

\f + \fr 10:27  \ft The Greek text of this verse is uncertain. \f* Better is he that laboureth, and aboundeth in all things, 

Many \f + \fr 11:5  \ft Gr. \fqa tyrants \f* kings have sat down upon the ground; 

+ \fr 11:15-16  \ft Verses 15 and 16 are omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 11:15-16  \ft Verses 15 and 16 are omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

For it is an easy thing in the sight of the Lord swiftly on the sudden to make a poor man rich.

For it is an easy thing in the sight of the Lord swiftly on the sudden to make a poor man rich. 

And in an hour that cometh swiftly he maketh his blessing to flourish.

And in an hour that cometh swiftly he maketh his blessing to flourish. 

In the day of good things there is a forgetfulness of evil things;

In the day of good things there is a forgetfulness of evil things; 

And in the day of evil things a man will not remember things that are good.

And in the day of evil things a man will not remember things that are good. 

\add As \add* a decoy partridge in a cage, so is the heart of a proud man;

As  a decoy partridge in a cage, so is the heart of a proud man;

\add As \add* a decoy partridge in a cage, so is the heart of a proud man; 

And as one that is a spy, he looketh upon \add thy \add* falling.

And as one that is a spy, he looketh upon \add thy \add* falling. 

Receive a stranger into thine house, and he will distract thee with brawls,

Receive a stranger into thine house, and he will distract thee with brawls, 

+ \fr 12:6  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

12:6  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

And will repay vengeance unto the ungodly. \f + \fr 12:6  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

A man’s friend will not be \f + \fr 12:8  \ft Or, \fqa punished \f* fully tried in prosperity; 

And in his adversity even his friend will be separated \add from him. \add*

And in his adversity even his friend will be separated from him. 

And in his adversity even his friend will be separated \add from him. \add* 

And thou shalt know that \f + \fr 12:11  \ft Or, \fqa it hath not utterly rusted him \f* he hath not utterly rusted it. 

And in his heart take counsel how to overthrow thee into a pit: 

And if he find opportunity, he will not be satiated with blood. 

And he that hath fellowship with a proud man shall become like unto him.

And he that hath fellowship with a proud man shall become like unto him. 

And have no fellowship with one that is mightier and richer than thyself.

And have no fellowship with one that is mightier and richer than thyself. 

Beware that thou be not deceived, and brought low in thy mirth. 

For thou walkest \f + \fr 13:13  \ft Gr. \fqa along with. \f* in peril of thy falling. 

+ \fr 13:14  \ft The remainder of verse 13, and verse 14, are omitted by the best authorities.

13:14  The remainder of verse 13, and verse 14, are omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 13:14  \ft The remainder of verse 13, and verse 14, are omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

But one of low degree being down is thrust away also by his friends.

But one of low degree being down is thrust away also by his friends. 

He speaketh \f + \fr 13:22  \ft Or, \fqa secrets, and \f* things not to be spoken, and men justify him: 

+ \fr 13:25  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

13:25  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

Whether it be for good or for evil. \f + \fr 13:25  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

A cheerful countenance is a token of a heart that is in prosperity;

A cheerful countenance is a token of a heart that is in prosperity; 

He that gathereth \add by taking \add* from his own soul gathereth for others;

He that gathereth by taking  from his own soul gathereth for others;

He that gathereth \add by taking \add* from his own soul gathereth for others; 

Turning away the face, and despising the souls \add of men. \add*

Turning away the face, and despising the souls \add of men. \add* 

And that the covenant of \f + \fr 14:12  \ft Gr. \fqa Hades. \f* the grave is not shewed unto thee. 

And according to thy ability stretch out \add thy hand \add* and give to him.

And according to thy ability stretch out thy hand  and give to him.

And according to thy ability stretch out \add thy hand \add* and give to him. 

For there is no seeking of luxury in \f + \fr 14:16  \ft Gr. \fqa Hades. \f* the grave. 

For the covenant from the beginning is, Thou shalt die the death.

For the covenant from the beginning is, Thou shalt die the death. 

Blessed is the man that shall \f + \fr 14:20  \ft Most authorities read \fqa come to an end. \f* meditate in wisdom, 

And to perform faithfulness is of \add thine own \add* good pleasure.

And to perform faithfulness is of \add thine own \add* good pleasure. 

+ \fr 16:15-16  \ft Verses 15 and 16 are omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 16:15-16  \ft Verses 15 and 16 are omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

Yea, the more part of his works are \f + \fr 16:21  \ft Gr. \fqa among hidden things. \f* hid. 

+ \fr 16:22  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

16:22  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

For his covenant is afar off. \f + \fr 16:22  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

He that is wanting in  understanding thinketh upon these things;

He that is wanting in \f + \fr 16:23  \ft Gr. \fqa heart. \f* understanding thinketh upon these things; 

\f + \fr 16:30  \ft The Greek text of this line is uncertain. \f* \f + \fr 16:30  \ft Gr. \fqa The soul of every living thing. \f* All manner of living things covered the face thereof; 

He put the fear of \f + \fr 17:4  \ft Gr. \fqa him. \f* man upon all flesh, 

And \add gave him \add* to have dominion over beasts and fowls. 

\f + \fr 17:5  \ft Verse 5 is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

\f + \fr 17:9  \ft Verse 9 is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

\f + \fr 17:10  \ft This line is added by the best authorities. \f* That they may declare the majesty of his works. 

And their ear heard the glory of \f + \fr 17:13  \ft Some ancient authorities read \fqa their. \f* his voice. 

And he gave them commandment, each man concerning his neighbour.

And he gave them commandment, each man concerning his neighbour. 

+ \fr 17:16  \ft Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.

17:16  Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 17:16  \ft Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

+ \fr 17:17  \ft The preceding part of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

17:17  The preceding part of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 17:17  \ft The preceding part of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* For every nation he appointed a ruler; 

+ \fr 17:18  \ft Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.

17:18  Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 17:18  \ft Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

+ \fr 17:21  \ft Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.

17:21  Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 17:21  \ft Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

+ \fr 17:22  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

17:22  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

And he will keep the bounty of a man as the apple of the eye. \f + \fr 17:22  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

Make thy prayer before \add his \add* face, and lessen the offence.

Make thy prayer before \add his \add* face, and lessen the offence. 

+ \fr 17:26  \ft A line is here omitted by the best authorities.

Turn again to the Most High, and turn away from iniquity; \f + \fr 17:26  \ft A line is here omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

Who shall give praise to the Most High in \f + \fr 17:27  \ft Gr. \fqa Hades. \f* the grave, 

+ \fr 18:3  \ft The remainder of verse 2, and verse 3, are omitted by the best authorities.

18:3  The remainder of verse 2, and verse 3, are omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 18:3  \ft The remainder of verse 2, and verse 3, are omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

As for the wondrous works of the Lord, it is not possible to take from them nor add to them,

As for the wondrous works of the Lord, it is not possible to take from them nor add to them, 

Think upon the wrath \add that shall be \add* in the days of the end,

Think upon the wrath \add that shall be \add* in the days of the end, 

+ \fr 18:27  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

18:27  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

And in days of sinning he will beware of offence. \f + \fr 18:27  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

They that were of understanding in sayings became also wise themselves,

They that were of understanding in sayings became also wise themselves, 

She will make thee \f + \fr 18:31  \ft Or, \fqa a rejoicing to \f* the laughingstock of thine enemies. 

+ \fr 18:33  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

18:33  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

When thou hast nothing in thy purse. \f + \fr 18:33  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

He that despiseth small things shall fall by little and little. 

+ \fr 19:5  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

19:5  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

He that maketh merry in his heart shall be condemned: \f + \fr 19:5  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

+ \fr 19:6  \ft The preceding part of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

19:6  The preceding part of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 19:6  \ft The preceding part of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* And he that hateth talk hath the less wickedness. 

As an arrow that sticketh in the \f + \fr 19:12  \ft Gr. \fqa thigh of flesh. \f* flesh of the thigh, 

+ \fr 19:18-19  \ft Verses 18 and 19 are omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 19:18-19  \ft Verses 18 and 19 are omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

+ \fr 19:21  \ft The remainder of verse 20, and verse 21, are omitted by the best authorities.

19:21  The remainder of verse 20, and verse 21, are omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 19:21  \ft The remainder of verse 20, and verse 21, are omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

+ \fr 19:25  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

19:25  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

And there is one that perverteth favour \f + \fr 19:25  \ft Gr. \fqa to bring to light. \f* to gain a judgement. \f + \fr 19:25  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

There is one that doeth wickedly, that hangeth down his head with mourning;

There is one that doeth wickedly, that hangeth down his head with mourning; 

Bowing down his face, and making as if he were deaf of one ear: 

And one that hath understanding shall be known by his face, when thou meetest him.

And one that hath understanding shall be known by his face, when thou meetest him. 

A man’s attire, and \f + \fr 19:30  \ft Gr. \fqa laughter of the teeth. \f* grinning laughter, 

\f + \fr 20:3  \ft Verse 3 is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

There is one that keepeth silence, for he hath no answer to make;

There is one that keepeth silence, for he hath no answer to make; 

And he that taketh to himself authority therein shall be hated. 

+ \fr 20:14  \ft A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities.

20:14  A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities.

The gift of a fool shall not profit thee; \f + \fr 20:14  \ft A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

+ \fr 20:17  \ft The latter part of verse 17 is omitted by the best authorities.

20:17  The latter part of verse 17 is omitted by the best authorities.

How oft, and of how many, shall he be laughed to scorn! \f + \fr 20:17  \ft The latter part of verse 17 is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

A slip on a pavement is better than \add a slip \add* with the tongue;

A slip on a pavement is better than \add a slip \add* with the tongue; 

A \f + \fr 20:20  \ft Gr. \fqa parable. \f* wise sentence from a fool’s mouth will be rejected; 

\f + \fr 20:32  \ft Verse 32 is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

Supplication from a poor man’s mouth reacheth to the ears of  God,

Supplication from a poor man’s mouth reacheth to the ears of \f + \fr 21:5  \ft Gr. \fqa him. \f* God, 

The congregation of wicked men is \add as \add* tow wrapped together;

The congregation of wicked men is \add as \add* tow wrapped together; 

The knowledge of a wise man shall be made to abound as a flood; 

The mouth of the prudent man shall be sought for in the congregation;

The mouth of the prudent man shall be sought for in the congregation; 

And the knowledge of an unwise man is \add as \add*  talk without sense.

And the knowledge of an unwise man is \add as \add* \f + \fr 21:18  \ft Gr. \fqa unexamined words. \f* talk without sense. 

Instruction is \add as \add* fetters on the feet of an unwise man,

Instruction is \add as \add* fetters on the feet of an unwise man, 

A foolish man peepeth in from the door of \add another man’s \add* house;

A foolish man peepeth in from the door of \add another man’s \add* house; 

\f + \fr 21:25  \ft The text seems to be uncertain. \f* The lips of strangers will be grieved at these things; 

A father hath shame in having begotten an uninstructed \add son; \add*

A father hath shame in having begotten an uninstructed \add son; \add* 

And she that bringeth shame is the grief of him that begat her. 

He that teacheth a fool is \add as \add* one that glueth a potsherd together;

He that teacheth a fool is as  one that glueth a potsherd together;

He that teacheth a fool is \add as \add* one that glueth a potsherd together; 

\add Even as \add* one that waketh a sleeper out of a deep sleep.

\add Even as \add* one that waketh a sleeper out of a deep sleep. 

He that discourseth to a fool is \add as \add* one discoursing to a man that slumbereth;

He that discourseth to a fool is as  one discoursing to a man that slumbereth;

He that discourseth to a fool is \add as \add* one discoursing to a man that slumbereth; 

+ \fr 22:9-10  \ft Verses 9 and 10 are omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 22:9-10  \ft Verses 9 and 10 are omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

And weep for a fool, for understanding hath failed \add him: \add*

And weep for a fool, for understanding hath failed \add him: \add* 

And \add so \add* thou shalt not be \f + \fr 22:13  \ft Or, \fqa defiled: in his onslaught turn \f* defiled in his onslaught: 

Timber girt and bound into a building shall not be loosed with shaking:

Timber girt and bound into a building shall not be loosed with shaking: 

So a heart established in due season on well advised counsel shall not be afraid.

So a heart established in due season on well advised counsel shall not be afraid. 

So a fearful heart in the imagination of a fool will not stand against any fear.

So a fearful heart in the imagination of a fool will not stand against any fear. 

Except it be for upbraiding, and arrogance, and disclosing of a secret, and a treacherous blow:

Except it be for upbraiding, and arrogance, and disclosing of a secret, and a treacherous blow: 

+ \fr 22:23  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

22:23  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

That thou mayest be heir with him in his inheritance. \f + \fr 22:23  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

+ \fr 23:3  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

23:3  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

And mine enemy rejoice over me. \f + \fr 23:3  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

+ \fr 23:4  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

23:4  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

Give me not a \f + \fr 23:4  \ft Gr. \fqa lifting up of eyes. \f* proud look, \f + \fr 23:4  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

+ \fr 23:5  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

23:5  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

And turn away concupiscense from me. \f + \fr 23:5  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

Let not \f + \fr 23:6  \ft Gr. \fqa appetite of the belly. \f* greediness and chambering overtake me; 

The sinner shall be \f + \fr 23:8  \ft Most authorities read \fqa left. \f* overtaken in his lips; 

For as a servant that is continually scourged shall not lack a bruise,

For as a servant that is continually scourged shall not lack a bruise, 

So he also that sweareth and nameth \add God \add* continually shall not be cleansed from sin.

So he also that sweareth and nameth God  continually shall not be cleansed from sin.

So he also that sweareth and nameth \add God \add* continually shall not be cleansed from sin. 

A hot mind, as a burning fire, will not be quenched till it be consumed:

A hot mind, as a burning fire, will not be quenched till it be consumed: 

A fornicator in the body of his flesh will never cease till he hath  burned out the fire.

A fornicator in the body of his flesh will never cease till he hath \f + \fr 23:16  \ft Or, \fqa made a fire blaze up \f* burned out the fire. 

And he knoweth not that the eyes of the Lord are ten thousand times brighter than the sun,

And he knoweth not that the eyes of the Lord are ten thousand times brighter than the sun, 

And they that are left behind shall know that there is nothing better than the fear of the Lord,

And they that are left behind shall know that there is nothing better than the fear of the Lord, 

And nothing sweeter than to take heed unto the commandments of the Lord.

And nothing sweeter than to take heed unto the commandments of the Lord. 

\f + \fr 23:28  \ft Verse 28 is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

Wisdom shall praise \f + \fr 24:1  \ft Gr. \fqa her own soul. \f* herself, 

As \f + \fr 24:15  \ft See Exodus xxx. 34. \f* galbanum, and onyx, and stacte, 

\f + \fr 24:18  \ft Verse 18 is omitted by the best authorities.\f* 

All these things are the book of the covenant of the Most High God,

All these things are the book of the covenant of the Most High God, 

\add Even \add* the law which Moses commanded us for a heritage unto the assemblies of Jacob.

Even  the law which Moses commanded us for a heritage unto the assemblies of Jacob.

\add Even \add* the law which Moses commanded us for a heritage unto the assemblies of Jacob. 

\f + \fr 24:24  \ft Verse 24 is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

And I came out as a \f + \fr 24:30  \ft Gr. \fqa canal. \f* stream from a river, 

And will make \f + \fr 24:32  \ft Gr. \fqa them. \f* these things to shine forth afar off. 

\add And \add* an old man that is an adulterer lacking understanding.

\add And \add* an old man that is an adulterer lacking understanding. 

There be nine things that I have thought of, and in mine heart counted happy;

There be nine things that I have thought of, and in mine heart counted happy; 

\f + \fr 25:12  \ft Verse 12 is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

\add As \add* the going up a sandy way \add is \add* to the feet of the aged,

\add As \add* the going up a sandy way \add is \add* to the feet of the aged, 

If she go not \f + \fr 25:26  \ft Gr. \fqa according to thy hand. \f* as thou wouldest have her, 

+ \fr 25:26  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

25:26  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

Cut her off from thy flesh. \f + \fr 25:26  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

A good heart \add maketh \add* at all times a cheerful countenance.

A good heart \add maketh \add* at all times a cheerful countenance. 

And concerning the fourth \f + \fr 26:5  \ft Gr. \fqa countenance. \f* kind I made supplication: 

The slander of a city, and the assembly of a multitude, and a false accusation:

The slander of a city, and the assembly of a multitude, and a false accusation: 

A grief of heart and sorrow is a woman that is jealous of \add another \add* woman,

A grief of heart and sorrow is a woman that is jealous of another  woman,

A grief of heart and sorrow is a woman that is jealous of \add another \add* woman, 

A wicked woman is \add as \add* a yoke of oxen shaken to and fro:

A wicked woman is \add as \add* a yoke of oxen shaken to and fro: 

And there is no \f + \fr 26:15  \ft Gr. \fqa weight. \f* price worthy of a continent soul. 

So is the beauty of a good wife in the ordering of  a man’s house.

So is the beauty of a good wife in the ordering of \f + \fr 26:16  \ft Gr. \fqa his. \f* a man’s house. 

So are beautiful feet with the breasts of one that is stedfast. 

+ \fr 26:19-27  \ft Verses 19-27 are omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 26:19-27  \ft Verses 19-27 are omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

And he that seeketh to multiply \add gain \add* will turn his eye away.

And he that seeketh to multiply \add gain \add* will turn his eye away. 

And sin will \f + \fr 27:2  \ft Gr. \fqa rub. \f* thrust itself in between buying and selling. 

Unless \add a man \add* hold on diligently in the fear of the Lord,

Unless \add a man \add* hold on diligently in the fear of the Lord, 

The talk of a man of many oaths will make the hair stand upright;

The talk of a man of many oaths will make the hair stand upright; 

So hast thou let thy neighbour go, and thou wilt not catch him again:

So hast thou let thy neighbour go, and thou wilt not catch him again: 

For a wound may be bound up, and after reviling there may be a reconcilement;

For a wound may be bound up, and after reviling there may be a reconcilement; 

They that rejoice at the fall of the godly shall be taken in a snare;

They that rejoice at the fall of the godly shall be taken in a snare; 

Forgive thy neighbour the hurt that he hath done \add thee; \add*

Forgive thy neighbour the hurt that he hath done \add thee; \add* 

\add Remember \add* corruption and death, and abide in the commandments.

\add Remember \add* corruption and death, and abide in the commandments. 

Remember the commandments, and be not wroth with thy neighbour; 

And \add remember \add* the covenant of the Highest, and wink at ignorance.

And remember  the covenant of the Highest, and wink at ignorance.

And \add remember \add* the covenant of the Highest, and wink at ignorance. 

+ \fr 28:10  \ft The order of the lines in this verse is uncertain.

\f + \fr 28:10  \ft The order of the lines in this verse is uncertain. \f* As is the fuel of the fire, so will it burn; 

And as the stoutness of the strife is, \add so \add* will it burn:

And as the stoutness of the strife is, \add so \add* will it burn: 

As is the strength of the man, \add so \add* will be his wrath; 

Yet not so many as they that have fallen because of the tongue. 

And he that strengtheneth him with his hand keepeth the commandments.

And he that strengtheneth him with his hand keepeth the commandments. 

And return words of heaviness, and complain of \f + \fr 29:5  \ft Gr. \fqa the season. \f* the times. 

 Many on account of \add men’s \add* ill-dealing have turned away;

+ \fr 29:7  \ft Some ancient authorities read \fqa Many therefore.

\f + \fr 29:7  \ft Some ancient authorities read \fqa Many therefore. \f* Many on account of \add men’s \add* ill-dealing have turned away; 

Bestow thy treasure according to the commandments of the Most High;

Bestow thy treasure according to the commandments of the Most High; 

And he that is of an unthankful mind will fail him that delivered him.

And he that is of an unthankful mind will fail him that delivered him. 

And take heed to thyself that thou fall not \add to the same. \add*

And take heed to thyself that thou fall not \add to the same. \add* 

+ \fr 29:23  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

29:23  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

With little or with much, be well satisfied. \f + \fr 29:23  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

And where thou art a sojourner, thou shalt not \add dare to \add* open thy mouth.

And where thou art a sojourner, thou shalt not dare to  open thy mouth.

And where thou art a sojourner, thou shalt not \add dare to \add* open thy mouth. 

The upbraiding of house-room, and the reproaching of the money-lender.

The upbraiding of house-room, and the reproaching of the money-lender. 

+ \fr 30:11  \ft These three lines are absent from the oldest MSS.

\f + \fr 30:11  \ft These three lines are absent from the oldest MSS. \f* And wink not at his follies. 

+ \fr 30:12  \ft These three lines are absent from the oldest MSS.

\f + \fr 30:12  \ft These three lines are absent from the oldest MSS. \f* Bow down his neck in his youth, 

\f + \fr 30:12  \ft These three lines are absent from the oldest MSS. \f* And there shall be sorrow to thy soul. 

\f + \fr 30:17  \ft The oldest MSS. omit \fqa And eternal rest. \f* And \f + \fr 30:17  \ft Gr. \fqa age-long rest. \f* eternal rest than a continual sickness. 

+ \fr 31:2  \ft This appears to be the meaning; but the Greek text here is probably corrupt.

31:2  This appears to be the meaning; but the Greek text here is probably corrupt.

And \f + \fr 31:2  \ft This appears to be the meaning; but the Greek text here is probably corrupt. \f* in a sore disease sleep will be broken. 

And he that followeth destruction shall himself have his fill \add of it. \add*

And he that followeth destruction shall himself have his fill of it. 

And he that followeth destruction shall himself have his fill \add of it. \add* 

And their perdition \f + \fr 31:6  \ft Or, \fqa cometh to pass in their faces \f* meeteth them face to face. 

Who hath had the power to transgress, and hath not transgressed?

Who hath had the power to transgress, and hath not transgressed? 

Sittest thou at a great table? \f + \fr 31:12  \ft Gr. \fqa open not thy throat upon it.\f* be not greedy upon it, 

Eat, as \add becometh \add* a man, those things which are set before thee;

Eat, as becometh  a man, those things which are set before thee;

Eat, as \add becometh \add* a man, those things which are set before thee; 

So doth wine \add prove \add* hearts in the quarreling of the proud.

So doth wine \add prove \add* hearts in the quarreling of the proud. 

Speak, thou that art the elder, for it becometh thee, \add but \add* with sound knowledge;

Speak, thou that art the elder, for it becometh thee, but  with sound knowledge;

Speak, thou that art the elder, for it becometh thee, \add but \add* with sound knowledge; 

\add If thou be \add* among great men, behave not as their equal;

\add If thou be \add* among great men, behave not as their equal; 

He that feareth the Lord will receive \add his \add* discipline;

He that feareth the Lord will receive \add his \add* discipline; 

Be not confident in a \f + \fr 32:21  \ft Gr. \fqa without stumbling-blocks.\f* smooth way. 

And the law is faithful unto him, as when one asketh at the oracle.

And the law is faithful unto him, as when one asketh at the oracle. 

+ \fr 33:14  \ft A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities.

33:14  A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities.

So is \f + \fr 33:14  \ft A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities. \f* the sinner over against the godly. 

Lest thou repent and make supplication for them \add again. \add*

Lest thou repent and make supplication for them \add again. \add* 

+ \fr 33:31  \ft The Greek text of this line is probably corrupt.

\f + \fr 33:31  \ft The Greek text of this line is probably corrupt. \f* For as thine own soul wilt thou have need of him: 

As one that catcheth at a shadow, and followeth after the wind, 

If they be not sent from the Most High in \add thy \add* visitation,

If they be not sent from the Most High in \add thy \add* visitation, 

Whoso feareth the Lord shall not be afraid, and shall not play the coward;

Whoso feareth the Lord shall not be afraid, and shall not play the coward; 

He that sacrificeth of a thing wrongfully gotten, his offering is made in mockery;

He that sacrificeth of a thing wrongfully gotten, his offering is made in mockery; 

The Most High hath no pleasure in the offerings of the ungodly; 

Neither is he pacified for sins by the multitude of sacrifices. 

\add As \add* one that killeth the son before his father’s eyes 

\add As \add* one that slayeth his neighbour is he that taketh away his living;

As  one that slayeth his neighbour is he that taketh away his living;

\add As \add* one that slayeth his neighbour is he that taketh away his living; 

And \add as \add* a shedder of blood is he that depriveth a hireling of his hire.

And as  a shedder of blood is he that depriveth a hireling of his hire.

And \add as \add* a shedder of blood is he that depriveth a hireling of his hire. 

He that washeth himself after \add touching \add* a dead body, and toucheth it again,

He that washeth himself after touching  a dead body, and toucheth it again,

He that washeth himself after \add touching \add* a dead body, and toucheth it again, 

He that taketh heed to the commandments sacrificeth a peace offering.

He that taketh heed to the commandments sacrificeth a peace offering. 

For all these things \add are to be done \add* because of the commandment.

For all these things are to be done  because of the commandment.

For all these things \add are to be done \add* because of the commandment. 

And the sweet savour thereof \add is \add* before the Most High.

And the sweet savour thereof \add is \add* before the Most High. 

Nor the widow, \f + \fr 35:14  \ft Gr. \fqa if \f* when she poureth out her tale. 

He that serveth \add God \add* according to his good pleasure shall be accepted,

He that serveth God  according to his good pleasure shall be accepted,

He that serveth \add God \add* according to his good pleasure shall be accepted, 

+ \fr 35:17  \ft Some ancient authorities read \fqa for the righteous.

And he shall judge \f + \fr 35:17  \ft Some ancient authorities read \fqa for the righteous. \f* righteously, and execute judgement. 

And the Lord will not be slack, neither will he be longsuffering toward them,

And the Lord will not be slack, neither will he be longsuffering toward them, 

Till he have rendered to \add every \add* man according to his doings,

Till he have rendered to \add every \add* man according to his doings, 

Mercy is seasonable in the time of his afflicting \add them, \add*

Mercy is seasonable in the time of his afflicting \add them, \add* 

+ \fr 36:2  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

36:2  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

And send thy fear upon all the nations: \f + \fr 36:2  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

+ \fr 36:6  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

36:6  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

Glorify thy hand and thy right arm. \f + \fr 36:6  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

+ \fr 36:11  \ft The ancient authorities read \fqa I took them for mine inheritance: \ft but the Greek text is here very confused.

36:11  The ancient authorities read I took them for mine inheritance: but the Greek text is here very confused.

And \f + \fr 36:11  \ft The ancient authorities read \fqa I took them for mine inheritance: \ft but the Greek text is here very confused. \f* take them for thine inheritance, as from the beginning. 

Give testimony unto those that were thy creatures in the beginning,

Give testimony unto those that were thy creatures in the beginning, 

That thou art the Lord, the \f + \fr 36:17  \ft Gr. \fqa God of the ages. \f* eternal God. 

The \f + \fr 36:19  \ft Gr. \fqa throat. \f* mouth tasteth meats taken in hunting: 

And he that hath no wife will mourn as he wandereth up and down.

And he that hath no wife will mourn as he wandereth up and down. 

For who will trust a nimble robber, that skippeth from city to city?

For who will trust a nimble robber, that skippeth from city to city? 

Even so \add who shall trust \add* a man that hath no nest, and lodgeth wheresoever he findeth himself at nightfall?

Even so who shall trust  a man that hath no nest, and lodgeth wheresoever he findeth himself at nightfall?

Even so \add who shall trust \add* a man that hath no nest, and lodgeth wheresoever he findeth himself at nightfall? 

There is a companion, which rejoiceth in the gladness of a friend,

There is a companion, which rejoiceth in the gladness of a friend, 

There is a companion, which for the belly’s sake laboureth with his friend,

There is a companion, which for the belly’s sake laboureth with his friend, 

And he will stand over against thee, to see what shall befall thee.

And he will stand over against thee, to see what shall befall thee. 

Nor with a hireling in thy house about finishing \add his work; \add*

Nor with a hireling in thy house about finishing \add his work; \add* 

There is one that is shrewd \add and \add* the instructor of many,

There is one that is shrewd \add and \add* the instructor of many, 

And the fruits of his understanding are trustworthy in the mouth.

And the fruits of his understanding are trustworthy in the mouth. 

Honour a physician according to thy need \add of him \add* with the honours due unto him:

Honour a physician according to thy need of him  with the honours due unto him:

Honour a physician according to thy need \add of him \add* with the honours due unto him: 

That \f + \fr 38:6  \ft Or, \fqa he \f* they might be glorified in his marvellous works. 

Then give place to the physician, for verily the Lord hath created him;

Then give place to the physician, for verily the Lord hath created him; 

There is a time when in their very hands is the issue for good. 

That he may prosper them in \add giving \add* relief and in healing for the maintenance of life.

That he may prosper them in giving  relief and in healing for the maintenance of life.

That he may prosper them in \add giving \add* relief and in healing for the maintenance of life. 

And the poor man’s life is \f + \fr 38:19  \ft Gr. \fqa against the heart. \f* grievous to the heart. 

And \f + \fr 38:24  \ft Gr. \fqa he that is lessened in his business. \f* he that hath little business shall become wise. 

And in the heat of the furnace will he wrestle \add with his work: \add*

And in the heat of the furnace will he wrestle \add with his work: \add* 

The noise of the hammer will \f + \fr 38:28  \ft Gr. \fqa renew. \f* be ever in his ear, 

And men shall not sojourn nor walk up and down \add therein. \add*

And men shall not sojourn nor walk up and down \add therein. \add* 

\f + \fr 38:33  \ft This line is absent from the oldest MSS. \f* They shall not be sought for in the council of the people, 

But they will maintain the fabric of the \f + \fr 38:34  \ft Gr. \fqa age. \f* world; 

\f + \fr 39:1  \ft Gr. \fqa Except him that. \f* Not so he that hath applied his soul, 

He will apply his heart to resort early to the Lord that made him,

He will apply his heart to resort early to the Lord that made him, 

And so long as the world endureth, it shall not be blotted out: 

And if he \f + \fr 39:11  \ft Gr. \fqa cease. \f* die, he addeth thereto. 

And every command shall be \add accomplished \add* in his season.

And every command shall be \add accomplished \add* in his season. 

And in their seasons they shall not transgress \add his \add* word.

And in their seasons they shall not transgress \add his \add* word. 

 \add Trouble \add* their thoughts, and \add cause \add* fear of heart;

+ \fr 40:2  \ft The Greek text of this line is probably corrupt.

\f + \fr 40:2  \ft The Greek text of this line is probably corrupt. \f* \add Trouble \add* their thoughts, and \add cause \add* fear of heart; 

\add There is \add* wrath, and jealousy, and trouble, and disquiet,

\add There is \add* wrath, and jealousy, and trouble, and disquiet, 

And \add all things that are \add* of the waters return into the sea.

And \add all things that are \add* of the waters return into the sea. 

The sedge \add that groweth \add* upon every water and bank of a river

The sedge \add that groweth \add* upon every water and bank of a river 

Bounty is as a garden \f + \fr 40:17  \ft Gr. \fqa in. \f* of blessings, 

The life of one that laboureth, and is contented, shall be made sweet;

The life of one that laboureth, and is contented, shall be made sweet; 

Children and the building of a city establish a \add man’s \add* name;

Children and the building of a city establish a \add man’s \add* name; 

And covereth \f + \fr 40:27  \ft Gr. \fqa him. \f* a man above all glory. 

O death, how bitter is the remembrance of thee to a man that is at peace in his possessions,

O death, how bitter is the remembrance of thee to a man that is at peace in his possessions, 

Unto the man that hath nothing to distract him, and hath prosperity in all things,

Unto the man that hath nothing to distract him, and hath prosperity in all things, 

O death, acceptable is thy sentence unto a man that is needy, and that faileth in strength,

O death, acceptable is thy sentence unto a man that is needy, and that faileth in strength, 

That is in extreme old age, and is distracted about all things, 

And why dost thou refuse, when it is the good pleasure of the Most High?

And why dost thou refuse, when it is the good pleasure of the Most High? 

There is no inquisition of life in \f + \fr 41:4  \ft Gr. \fqa hades \f* the grave. 

+ \fr 41:8  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

41:8  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

Which have forsaken the law of the Most High God! \f + \fr 41:8  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

For it continueth with thee longer than a thousand great treasures of gold.

For it continueth with thee longer than a thousand great treasures of gold. 

And of turning away \f + \fr 41:21  \ft Or, \fqa the face of a kinsman \f* thy face from a kinsman; 

\f + \fr 42:6  \ft Or, \fqa A seal \f* Sure keeping is good, where an evil wife is; 

And one of extreme old age that contendeth with those that are young;

And one of extreme old age that contendeth with those that are young; 

Lest she make thee \f + \fr 42:11  \ft Or, \fqa a rejoicing \f* a laughingstock to thine enemies, 

A byword in the city and \f + \fr 42:11  \ft Gr. \fqa called forth. \f* notorious among the people, 

Better is the wickedness of a man than a pleasant-dealing woman,

Better is the wickedness of a man than a pleasant-dealing woman, 

The Lord hath not given power to the saints to declare all his marvellous works;

The Lord hath not given power to the saints to declare all his marvellous works; 

And he looketh into the \f + \fr 42:18  \ft Gr. \fqa sign. \f* signs of the world, 

Declaring the things that are past, and the things that shall be,

Declaring the things that are past, and the things that shall be, 

All these things live and remain for ever in all manner of uses,

All these things live and remain for ever in all manner of uses, 

The pride of the height is the firmament \f + \fr 43:1  \ft Gr. \fqa of clearness. \f* in its clearness, 

\add But \add* the sun three times more, burning up the mountains:

\add But \add* the sun three times more, burning up the mountains: 

At the word of the Holy One they will stand in \f + \fr 43:10  \ft Gr. \fqa judgement. \f* due order, 

And when it is congealed, it is \add as \add* points of thorns. 

+ \fr 43:23  \ft The most ancient authorities read \fqa Jesus planted it.

And \f + \fr 43:23  \ft The most ancient authorities read \fqa Jesus planted it. \f* planted islands therein. 

+ \fr 43:25  \ft Gr. \fqa creation. \ft Several ancient authorities read \fqa possession of cattle.

43:25  Gr. creation. Several ancient authorities read possession of cattle.

Variety of all that hath life, the \f + \fr 43:25  \ft Gr. \fqa creation. \ft Several ancient authorities read \fqa possession of cattle. \f* race of sea-monsters. 

The Lord \f + \fr 44:2  \ft Gr. \fqa created. \f* manifested \add in them \add* great glory, 

+ \fr 44:3  \ft Most authorities read \fqa They shall take counsel.

\f + \fr 44:3  \ft Most authorities read \fqa They shall take counsel. \f* Giving counsel by their understanding, 

And by their understanding  \add men of \add* learning for the people;

And by their understanding \f + \fr 44:4  \ft The Greek text is here corrupt. \f* \add men of \add* learning for the people; 

Their children \add are \add* \f + \fr 44:11  \ft Or, \fqa In their testaments \f* within the covenants. 

In the season of wrath he was taken in exchange \add for the world; \add*

In the season of wrath he was taken in exchange \add for the world; \add* 

In Isaac also did he establish likewise, for Abraham his father’s sake,

In Isaac also did he establish likewise, for Abraham his father’s sake, 

He \f + \fr 45:7  \ft Gr. \fqa blessed. \f* beautified him with comely ornaments, 

And strengthened him with apparel of \f + \fr 45:8  \ft Gr. \fqa strength. \f* honour, 

With a holy garment, with gold and blue and purple, the work of the embroiderer,

With a holy garment, with gold and blue and purple, the work of the embroiderer, 

With an oracle of judgement, \add even \add* with the Urim and Thummim;

With an oracle of judgement, \add even \add* with the Urim and Thummim; 

With precious stones graven like a signet, in a setting of gold, the work of the jeweller,

With precious stones graven like a signet, in a setting of gold, the work of the jeweller, 

For a memorial engraved in writing, after the number of the tribes of Israel;

For a memorial engraved in writing, after the number of the tribes of Israel; 

With a crown of gold upon the mitre,  having graven on it, as on a signet, HOLINESS,

With a crown of gold upon the mitre, \f + \fr 45:12  \ft Gr. \fqa an engraving of a signet of holiness. \f* having graven on it, as on a signet, HOLINESS, 

No stranger put them on, but his sons only, and his offspring perpertually.

No stranger put them on, but his sons only, and his offspring perpertually. 

Moses \f + \fr 45:15  \ft Gr. \fqa filled his hands. \f* consecrated him, 

Howbeit in the land of the people he shall have no inheritance, 

And stood fast in the good forwardness of his soul when the people turned away,

And stood fast in the good forwardness of his soul when the people turned away, 

\add That he should be \add* leader of the  saints and of his people;

\add That he should be \add* leader of the \f + \fr 45:24  \ft Or, \fqa sanctuary \f* saints and of his people; 

Also \add he made \add* a covenant with David the son of Jesse, of the tribe of Judah;

Also he made  a covenant with David the son of Jesse, of the tribe of Judah;

Also \add he made \add* a covenant with David the son of Jesse, of the tribe of Judah; 

And \add that \add* their glory \add endure \add* for all their generations.

And \add that \add* their glory \add endure \add* for all their generations. 

Joshua the son of \f + \fr 46:1  \ft Gr. \fqa Nave. \f* Nun was valiant in war, 

For the saving of \f + \fr 46:1  \ft Gr. \fqa his. \f* God’s elect, 

And \f + \fr 46:6  \ft See Joshua x. 11 \f* in the going down he destroyed them that resisted; 

That the nations might know his \f + \fr 46:6  \ft Gr. \fqa panoply. \f* armour, 

And of six hundred thousand people on foot, they two alone were preserved

And of six hundred thousand people on foot, they two alone were preserved 

And may the name of them that have been honoured be renewed upon their children.

And may the name of them that have been honoured be renewed upon their children. 

Also before the time of his \f + \fr 46:19  \ft Gr. \fqa age-long sleep. \f* long sleep 

He made protestations in the sight of the lord and \add his \add* anointed,

He made protestations in the sight of the lord and his  anointed,

He made protestations in the sight of the lord and \add his \add* anointed, 

In every work of his he gave thanks to the Holy One Most High with words of glory;

In every work of his he gave thanks to the Holy One Most High with words of glory; 

+ \fr 47:9  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

47:9  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

And to make sweet melody by their music. \f + \fr 47:9  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

And thou filledst it with \f + \fr 47:15  \ft Gr. \fqa parables of riddles. \f* dark parables. 

And for thine interpretations, the countries marvelled at thee. 

\add Even \add* the foolishness of the people, and one that lacked understanding,

Even  the foolishness of the people, and one that lacked understanding,

\add Even \add* the foolishness of the people, and one that lacked understanding, 

And from \f + \fr 48:5  \ft Gr. \fqa Hades. \f* the place of the dead, by the word of the Most High: 

And in \add all \add* his days he was not moved by \add the fear of \add* any ruler,

And in all  his days he was not moved by the fear of  any ruler,

And in \add all \add* his days he was not moved by \add the fear of \add* any ruler, 

\f + \fr 48:13  \ft Or, \fqa No man’s word overcame him \f* Nothing was too high for him; 

+ \fr 48:17  \ft Some ancient authorities, apparently by a confusion, read \fqa Gog.

48:17  Some ancient authorities, apparently by a confusion, read Gog.

And brought in \f + \fr 48:17  \ft Some ancient authorities, apparently by a confusion, read \fqa Gog. \f* water into the midst of them: 

He saw by an excellent spirit what should come to pass at the last;

He saw by an excellent spirit what should come to pass at the last; 

For they gave their \f + \fr 49:5  \ft Gr. \fqa horn. \f* power unto others, 

And made her streets desolate, \add as it was written \add* by the hand of Jeremiah.

And made her streets desolate, as it was written  by the hand of Jeremiah.

And made her streets desolate, \add as it was written \add* by the hand of Jeremiah. 

Which \add God \add* shewed him upon the chariot of the cherubim.

Which \add God \add* shewed him upon the chariot of the cherubim. 

For verily he remembered the enemies in \f + \fr 49:9  \ft Gr. \fqa rain. \f* storm, 

+ \fr 49:10  \ft The remainder of this line is omitted by the best authorities.

49:10  The remainder of this line is omitted by the best authorities.

Also of the twelve prophets \f + \fr 49:10  \ft The remainder of this line is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

And exalted a \f + \fr 49:12  \ft Some ancient authorities read \fqa temple. \f* people holy to the Lord, 

\add It was \add* Simon, the son of Onias, the \f + \fr 50:1  \ft Or, \fqa high \f* great priest, 

And by him was built from the foundation the height of the double \add wall, \add*

And by him was built from the foundation the height of the double wall, 

And by him was built from the foundation the height of the double \add wall, \add* 

In his days the cistern of waters was \f + \fr 50:3  \ft The text here seems to be corrupt. \f* diminished, 

\add It was \add* he that took thought for his people that they should not fall,

It was  he that took thought for his people that they should not fall,

\add It was \add* he that took thought for his people that they should not fall, 

+ \fr 50:4  \ft Gr. \fqa to beseige: \ft that is, \fqa as to besieging it.

And fortified the city \f + \fr 50:4  \ft Gr. \fqa to beseige: \ft that is, \fqa as to besieging it. \f* against besieging: 

At his coming forth out of the \f + \fr 50:5  \ft Gr. \fqa house of the veil. \f* sanctuary! 

And the Lord’s offering in their hands, before all the congregation of Israel.

And the Lord’s offering in their hands, before all the congregation of Israel. 

That he might adorn the offering of the Most High, the Almighty,

That he might adorn the offering of the Most High, the Almighty, 

He stretched out his hand to the \f + \fr 50:15  \ft Gr. \fqa cup of libation. \f* cup, 

Till the \f + \fr 50:19  \ft Gr. \fqa adornment. \f* worship of the Lord should be ended; 

And that peace may be in our days in Israel for the days of eternity:

And that peace may be in our days in Israel for the days of eternity: 

They that sit upon the mountain of  Samaria, \add and \add* the Philistines,

They that sit upon the mountain of  Samaria, and  the Philistines,

They that sit upon the mountain of \f + \fr 50:26  \ft According to some ancient versions, \fqa Seir. \f* Samaria, \add and \add* the Philistines, 

I have  written in this book the instruction of understanding and knowledge,

I have \f + \fr 50:27  \ft Gr. \fqa graven. \f* written in this book the instruction of understanding and knowledge, 

+ \fr 50:29  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

50:29  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

For the light of the Lord is his \f + \fr 50:29  \ft Gr. \fqa footstep. \f* guide. \f + \fr 50:29  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

And didst deliver me, according to the abundance of thy mercy, and \add greatness \add* of thy name,

And didst deliver me, according to the abundance of thy mercy, and greatness  of thy name,

And didst deliver me, according to the abundance of thy mercy, and \add greatness \add* of thy name, 

Out of the depth of the belly of \f + \fr 51:5  \ft Gr. \fqa Hades. \f* the grave, 

And my life was near to \f + \fr 51:6  \ft Gr. \fqa Hades \f* the grave beneath. 

From \add her \add* flower as from the ripening grape my heart delighted in her:

From her  flower as from the ripening grape my heart delighted in her:

From \add her \add* flower as from the ripening grape my heart delighted in her: 

I gat me a heart \add joined \add* with her from the beginning: 