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Whether it were a whistling wind, or a melodious noise of birds among the spreading branches, or a pleasing fall of water running violently,

Or a terrible sound of stones cast down, or a running that could not be seen of skipping beasts, or a roaring voice of most savage wild beasts, or a rebounding echo from the hollow mountains; these things made them to swoon for fear.

Or a terrible sound of stones cast down, or a running that could not be seen of skipping beasts, or a roaring voice of most savage wild beasts, or a rebounding echo from the hollow mountains; these things made them to swoon for fear.

Or a terrible sound of stones cast down, or a running that could not be seen of skipping beasts, or a roaring voice of most savage wild beasts, or a rebounding echo from the hollow mountains; these things made them to swoon for fear.

Or a terrible sound of stones cast down, or a running that could not be seen of skipping beasts, or a roaring voice of most savage wild beasts, or a rebounding echo from the hollow mountains; these things made them to swoon for fear.

Nevertheless thy saints had a very great light, whose voice they hearing, and not seeing their shape, because they also had not suffered the same things, they counted them happy.

Instead whereof thou gavest them a burning pillar of fire, both to be a guide of the unknown journey, and an harmless sun to entertain them honourably.

Instead whereof thou gavest them a burning pillar of fire, both to be a guide of the unknown journey, and an harmless sun to entertain them honourably.

And when they had determined to slay the babes of the saints, one child being cast forth, and saved, to reprove them, thou tookest away the multitude of their children, and destroyedst them altogether in a mighty water.

For the righteous children of good men did sacrifice secretly, and with one consent made a holy law, that the saints should be like partakers of the same good and evil, the fathers now singing out the songs of praise.

But on the other side there sounded an ill according cry of the enemies, and a lamentable noise was carried abroad for children that were bewailed.

Thine Almighty word leaped down from heaven out of thy royal throne, as a fierce man of war into the midst of a land of destruction,

Thine Almighty word leaped down from heaven out of thy royal throne, as a fierce man of war into the midst of a land of destruction,

And brought thine unfeigned commandment as a sharp sword, and standing up filled all things with death; and it touched the heaven, but it stood upon the earth.

Yea, the tasting of death touched the righteous also, and there was a destruction of the multitude in the wilderness: but the wrath endured not long.

So he overcame the destroyer, not with strength of body, nor force of arms, but with a word subdued him that punished, alleging the oaths and covenants made with the fathers.

And that thy people might pass a wonderful way: but they might find a strange death.

And that thy people might pass a wonderful way: but they might find a strange death.

As namely, a cloud shadowing the camp; and where water stood before, dry land appeared; and out of the Red sea a way without impediment; and out of the violent stream a green field:

As namely, a cloud shadowing the camp; and where water stood before, dry land appeared; and out of the Red sea a way without impediment; and out of the violent stream a green field:

As namely, a cloud shadowing the camp; and where water stood before, dry land appeared; and out of the Red sea a way without impediment; and out of the violent stream a green field:

For they were yet mindful of the things that were done while they sojourned in the strange land, how the ground brought forth flies instead of cattle, and how the river cast up a multitude of frogs instead of fishes.

But afterwards they saw a new generation of fowls, when, being led with their appetite, they asked delicate meats.

And punishments came upon the sinners not without former signs by the force of thunders: for they suffered justly according to their own wickedness, insomuch as they used a more hard and hateful behaviour toward strangers.

For the elements were changed in themselves by a kind of harmony, like as in a psaltery notes change the name of the tune, and yet are always sounds; which may well be perceived by the sight of the things that have been done.

For the elements were changed in themselves by a kind of harmony, like as in a psaltery notes change the name of the tune, and yet are always sounds; which may well be perceived by the sight of the things that have been done.

The fear of the Lord is honour, and glory, and gladness, and a crown of rejoicing.

The fear of the Lord maketh a merry heart, and giveth joy, and gladness, and a long life.

The fear of the Lord maketh a merry heart, and giveth joy, and gladness, and a long life.

The fear of the Lord is a crown of wisdom, making peace and perfect health to flourish; both which are the gifts of God: and it enlargeth their rejoicing that love him.

A furious man cannot be justified; for the sway of his fury shall be his destruction.

A patient man will bear for a time, and afterward joy shall spring up unto him.

A patient man will bear for a time, and afterward joy shall spring up unto him.

He will hide his words for a time, and the lips of many shall declare his wisdom.

The parables of knowledge are in the treasures of wisdom: but godliness is an abomination to a sinner.

Distrust not the fear of the Lord when thou art poor: and come not unto him with a double heart.

Whatsoever is brought upon thee take cheerfully, and be patient when thou art changed to a low estate.

He that honoureth his father shall have a long life; and he that is obedient unto the Lord shall be a comfort to his mother.

He that honoureth his father shall have a long life; and he that is obedient unto the Lord shall be a comfort to his mother.

Honour thy father and mother both in word and deed, that a blessing may come upon thee from them.

For the glory of a man is from the honour of his father; and a mother in dishonour is a reproach to the children.

For the glory of a man is from the honour of his father; and a mother in dishonour is a reproach to the children.

For the glory of a man is from the honour of his father; and a mother in dishonour is a reproach to the children.

He that forsaketh his father is as a blasphemer; and he that angereth his mother is cursed: of God.

A stubborn heart shall fare evil at the last; and he that loveth danger shall perish therein.

The heart of the prudent will understand a parable; and an attentive ear is the desire of a wise man.

The heart of the prudent will understand a parable; and an attentive ear is the desire of a wise man.

Water will quench a flaming fire; and alms maketh an atonement for sins.

And he that requiteth good turns is mindful of that which may come hereafter; and when he falleth, he shall find a stay.

Make not an hungry soul sorrowful; neither provoke a man in his distress.

Reject not the supplication of the afflicted; neither turn away thy face from a poor man.

Get thyself the love of the congregation, and bow thy head to a great man.

Let it not grieve thee to bow down thine ear to the poor, and give him a friendly answer with meekness.

Be as a father unto the fatherless, and instead of an husband unto their mother: so shalt thou be as the son of the most High, and he shall love thee more than thy mother doth.

If a man commit himself unto her, he shall inherit her; and his generation shall hold her in possession.

For there is a shame that bringeth sin; and there is a shame which is glory and grace.

For there is a shame that bringeth sin; and there is a shame which is glory and grace.

Make not thyself an underling to a foolish man; neither accept the person of the mighty.

Be not as a lion in thy house, nor frantick among thy servants.

Winnow not with every wind, and go not into every way: for so doth the sinner that hath a double tongue.

Be not called a whisperer, and lie not in wait with thy tongue: for a foul shame is upon the thief, and an evil condemnation upon the double tongue.

Be not called a whisperer, and lie not in wait with thy tongue: for a foul shame is upon the thief, and an evil condemnation upon the double tongue.

Be not ignorant of any thing in a great matter or a small.

Be not ignorant of any thing in a great matter or a small.

Instead of a friend become not an enemy; for [thereby] thou shalt inherit an ill name, shame, and reproach: even so shall a sinner that hath a double tongue.

Instead of a friend become not an enemy; for [thereby] thou shalt inherit an ill name, shame, and reproach: even so shall a sinner that hath a double tongue.

Instead of a friend become not an enemy; for [thereby] thou shalt inherit an ill name, shame, and reproach: even so shall a sinner that hath a double tongue.

Extol not thyself in the counsel of thine own heart; that thy soul be not torn in pieces as a bull [straying alone.]

Thou shalt eat up thy leaves, and lose thy fruit, and leave thyself as a dry tree.

A wicked soul shall destroy him that hath it, and shall make him to be laughed to scorn of his enemies.

Sweet language will multiply friends: and a fairspeaking tongue will increase kind greetings.

Be in peace with many: nevertheless have but one counsellor of a thousand.

If thou wouldest get a friend, prove him first and be not hasty to credit him.

For some man is a friend for his own occasion, and will not abide in the day of thy trouble.

And there is a friend, who being turned to enmity, and strife will discover thy reproach.

Again, some friend is a companion at the table, and will not continue in the day of thy affliction.

A faithfull friend is a strong defence: and he that hath found such an one hath found a treasure.

A faithfull friend is a strong defence: and he that hath found such an one hath found a treasure.

A faithfull friend is a strong defence: and he that hath found such an one hath found a treasure.

Nothing doth countervail a faithful friend, and his excellency is invaluable.

A faithful friend is the medicine of life; and they that fear the Lord shall find him.

She will lie upon him as a mighty stone of trial; and he will cast her from him ere it be long.

Then shall her fetters be a strong defence for thee, and her chains a robe of glory.

Then shall her fetters be a strong defence for thee, and her chains a robe of glory.

For there is a golden ornament upon her, and her bands are purple lace.

Thou shalt put her on as a robe of honour, and shalt put her about thee as a crown of joy.

Thou shalt put her on as a robe of honour, and shalt put her about thee as a crown of joy.

And if thou seest a man of understanding, get thee betimes unto him, and let thy foot wear the steps of his door.

Offend not against the multitude of a city, and then thou shalt not cast thyself down among the people.

Devise not a lie against thy brother; neither do the like to thy friend.

Use not many words in a multitude of elders, and make not much babbling when thou prayest.

Change not a friend for any good by no means; neither a faithful brother for the gold of Ophir.

Change not a friend for any good by no means; neither a faithful brother for the gold of Ophir.

Forego not a wise and good woman: for her grace is above gold.

Let thy soul love a good servant, and defraud him not of liberty.

Hast thou daughters? have a care of their body, and shew not thyself cheerful toward them.

Marry thy daughter, and so shalt thou have performed a weighty matter: but give her to a man of understanding.

Marry thy daughter, and so shalt thou have performed a weighty matter: but give her to a man of understanding.

Hast thou a wife after thy mind? forsake her not: but give not thyself over to a light woman.

Hast thou a wife after thy mind? forsake her not: but give not thyself over to a light woman.