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Thanksgiving perisheth from
the dead, as from one that is not:
the living and sound in heart shall praise
the Lord.
How great is
the lovingkindness of
the Lord our God, and his
compassion unto such as turn unto him in
holiness!
For all things cannot be in men, because
the son of man is not
immortal.
What is brighter than the sun? yet the light thereof faileth; and flesh and blood will imagine evil.
He vieweth the power of the height of heaven; and all men are but earth and ashes.
The Lord only is righteous, and there is none other but he,
Who governeth
the world with
the palm of his hand, and all things obey his will: for he is
the King of all, by his power dividing holy things among
them from
profane.
Who shall number
the strength of his majesty? and who shall also tell out his
mercies?
As for
the wondrous works of
the Lord,
there may nothing be taken from
them, neither may any thing be put unto
them, neither can
the ground of
them be found out.
When a man hath done, then he beginneth; and when he leaveth off, then he shall be doubtful.
The number of a man’s days at the most are an hundred years.
As a drop of water unto
the sea, and a gravelstone in comparison of
the sand; so are a thousand years to
the days of
eternity.
Therefore is God patient with them, and poureth forth his mercy upon them.
He saw and perceived
their end to be evil;
therefore he multiplied his
compassion.
The mercy of man is toward his neighbour; but
the mercy of
the Lord is upon all flesh: he reproveth, and nurtureth, and teacheth and bringeth again, as a
shepherd his flock.
He hath mercy on
them that receive discipline, and that
diligently seek after his judgments.
Shall not
the dew asswage the heat? so is a word better than a gift.
Let nothing hinder
thee to pay thy
vow in due time, and
defer not until death to be justified.
Before thou prayest, prepare
thyself; and be not as one that tempteth
the Lord.
Think upon
the wrath that shall be at
the end, and
the time of
vengeance, when he shall turn away his face.
When thou hast enough, remember the time of hunger: and when thou art rich, think upon poverty and need.
From the morning until the evening the time is changed, and all things are soon done before the Lord.
A wise man will fear in every thing, and in
the day of
sinning he will
beware of offence: but a
fool will not observe time.
They that were of understanding in sayings became also wise
themselves, and poured forth
exquisite parables.
If thou givest thy soul
the desires that please her, she will make
thee a
laughingstock to thine enemies that
malign thee.
Take not pleasure in much good
cheer, neither be
tied to
the expence
thereof.
Rehearse not unto another that which is told unto
thee, and thou shalt
fare never
the worse.
Whether it be to friend or
foe, talk not of other men’s lives; and if thou canst without offence,
reveal them not.
For he heard and observed
thee, and when time cometh he will
hate thee.
If thou hast heard a word, let it die with
thee; and be bold, it will not
burst thee.
There is one that slippeth in his speech, but not from his heart; and who is he that hath not
offended with his tongue?
Admonish thy neighbour before thou
threaten him; and not being
angry, give place to
the law of
the most High.
The fear of the Lord is the first step to be accepted of him, and wisdom obtaineth his love.
The knowledge of the commandments of the Lord is the doctrine of life: and they that do things that please him shall receive the fruit of the tree of immortality.
The fear of
the Lord is all wisdom; and in all wisdom is
the performance of
the law, and
the knowledge of his
omnipotency.
If a servant say to his master, I will not do as it pleaseth thee; though afterward he do it, he angereth him that nourisheth him.
The knowledge of wickedness is not wisdom, neither at any time
the counsel of sinners
prudence.
There is a wickedness, and
the same an
abomination; and
there is a
fool wanting in wisdom.
He that hath small understanding, and feareth God, is better than one that hath much wisdom, and transgresseth the law of the most High.
There is an
exquisite subtilty, and
the same is unjust; and
there is one that turneth aside to make judgment appear; and
there is a wise man that justifieth in judgment.
There is a wicked man that hangeth down his head
sadly; but inwardly he is full of
deceit,
Casting down his countenance, and making as if he heard not: where he is not known, he will do thee a mischief before thou be aware.
There is a reproof that is not comely: again, some man holdeth his tongue, and he is wise.
As is
the lust of an
eunuch to
deflower a virgin; so is he that executeth judgment with violence.
There is one that keepeth silence, and is found wise: and another by much
babbling becometh
hateful.
He that useth many words shall be
abhorred; and he that taketh to himself authority
therein shall be
hated.
There is a
sinner that hath good success in evil things; and
there is a gain that turneth to loss.
There is a gift that shall not profit thee; and there is a gift whose recompence is double.
There is an
abasement because of glory; and
there is that lifteth up his head from a low estate.
There is that buyeth much for a little, and repayeth it
sevenfold.
A wise man by his words maketh him beloved: but the graces of fools shall be poured out.
The gift of a
fool shall do
thee no good when thou hast it; neither yet of
the envious for his necessity: for he looketh to receive many things for one.
The fool saith, I have no friends, I have no
thank for all my good deeds, and
they that eat my bread speak evil of me.
To slip upon a
pavement is better than to slip with
the tongue: so
the fall of
the wicked shall come speedily.
An unseasonable tale will always be in the mouth of the unwise.
There is that is hindered from
sinning through want: and when he taketh rest, he shall not be troubled.
There is that destroyeth his own soul through
bashfulness, and by accepting of persons overthroweth himself.
There is that for
bashfulness promiseth to his friend, and maketh him his enemy for nothing.
A lie is a foul
blot in a man, yet it is continually in
the mouth of
the untaught.
A
thief is better than a man that is accustomed to lie: but
they both shall have destruction to
heritage.
The disposition of a
liar is dishonourable, and his shame is ever with him.
Presents and gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and stop up his mouth that he cannot reprove.
Necessary
patience in seeking
ing the Lord is better than he that leadeth his life without a guide.
Flee from sin as from
the face of a serpent: for if thou comest too near it, it will
bite thee:
the teeth
thereof are as
the teeth of a lion,
slaying the souls of men.
All iniquity is as a two edged sword,
the wounds
whereof cannot be
healed.
To
terrify and do wrong will waste riches: thus
the house of proud men shall be made
desolate.
A prayer out of a poor man’s mouth reacheth to the ears of God, and his judgment cometh speedily.
He that hateth to be reproved is in
the way of sinners: but he that feareth
the Lord will
repent from his heart.
He that buildeth his house with other men’s money is like one that gathereth himself stones for the tomb of his burial.
The congregation of
the wicked is like
tow wrapped together: and
the end of
them is a flame of fire to destroy
them.
The way of sinners is made plain with stones, but at
the end
thereof is
the pit of
hell.
He that keepeth the law of the Lord getteth the understanding thereof: and the perfection of the fear of the Lord is wisdom.
He that is not wise will not be taught: but there is a wisdom which multiplieth bitterness.
The knowledge of a wise man shall abound like a flood: and his counsel is like a pure fountain of life.
The inner parts of a
fool are like a broken vessel, and he will hold no knowledge as long as he liveth.
The talking of a
fool is like a burden in
the way: but grace shall be found in
the lips of
the wise.
They enquire at
the mouth of
the wise man in
the congregation, and
they shall
ponder his words in
their heart.
As is a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a
fool: and
the knowledge of
the unwise is as talk without sense.
Doctrine unto fools is as
fetters on
the feet, and like manacles on
the right hand.
A
fool will
peep in at
the door into
the house: but he that is well
nurtured will stand without.
It is
the rudeness of a man to
hearken at
the door: but a wise man will be
grieved with
the disgrace.
The lips of talkers will be telling such things as
pertain not unto
them: but
the words of such as have understanding are
weighed in
the balance.
The heart of fools is in their mouth: but the mouth of the wise is in their heart.
When
the ungodly curseth
Satan, he curseth his own soul.
An evilnurtured man is
the dishonour of his father that
begat him: and a
foolish daughter is born to his loss.
She that is bold dishonoureth both her father and her husband, but
they both shall
despise her.
He that telleth a tale to a
fool speaketh to one in a
slumber: when he hath told his tale, he will say, What is
the matter?
If children live
honestly, and have
wherewithal,
they shall cover
the baseness of
their parents.
Weep for
the dead, for he hath lost
the light: and
weep for
the fool, for he wanteth understanding: make little
weeping for
the dead, for he is at rest: but
the life of
the fool is worse than death.
Seven days do men
mourn for him that is dead; but for a
fool and an ungodly man all
the days of his life.
What is heavier than lead? and what is
the name
thereof, but a
fool?
As timber
girt and bound together in a building cannot be loosed with
shaking: so
the heart that is stablished by
advised counsel shall fear at no time.
A heart settled upon a thought of understanding is as a fair plaistering on the wall of a gallery.
Pales set on an high place will never stand against
the wind: so a fearful heart in
the imagination of a
fool cannot stand against any fear.