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It is a tempest which no man can see: for the most part of his works are hid.

He that wanteth understanding will think upon vain things: and a foolish man erring imagineth follies.

He gave them few days, and a short time, and power also over the things therein.

Counsel, and a tongue, and eyes, ears, and a heart, gave he them to understand.

Counsel, and a tongue, and eyes, ears, and a heart, gave he them to understand.

For in the division of the nations of the whole earth he set a ruler over every people; but Israel is the Lord’s portion:

The alms of a man is as a signet with him, and he will keep the good deeds of man as the apple of the eye, and give repentance to his sons and daughters.

The alms of a man is as a signet with him, and he will keep the good deeds of man as the apple of the eye, and give repentance to his sons and daughters.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shall not the dew asswage the heat? so is a word better than a gift.

Shall not the dew asswage the heat? so is a word better than a gift.

Lo, is not a word better than a gift? but both are with a gracious man.

Lo, is not a word better than a gift? but both are with a gracious man.

Lo, is not a word better than a gift? but both are with a gracious man.

A fool will upbraid churlishly, and a gift of the envious consumeth the eyes.

A fool will upbraid churlishly, and a gift of the envious consumeth the eyes.

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.

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.

If thou givest thy soul the desires that please her, she will make thee a laughingstock to thine enemies that malign thee.

Be not made a beggar by banqueting upon borrowing, when thou hast nothing in thy purse: for thou shalt lie in wait for thine own life, and be talked on.

A labouring man that is given to drunkenness shall not be rich: and he that contemneth small things shall fall by little and little.

Moths and worms shall have him to heritage, and a bold man shall be taken away.

If thou hast heard a word, let it die with thee; and be bold, it will not burst thee.

A fool travaileth with a word, as a woman in labour of a child.

A fool travaileth with a word, as a woman in labour of a child.

A fool travaileth with a word, as a woman in labour of a child.

A fool travaileth with a word, as a woman in labour of a child.

As an arrow that sticketh in a man’s thigh, so is a word within a fool’s belly.

As an arrow that sticketh in a man’s thigh, so is a word within a fool’s belly.

As an arrow that sticketh in a man’s thigh, so is a word within a fool’s belly.

Admonish a friend, it may be he hath not done it: and if he have done it, that he do it no more.

Admonish a friend: for many times it is a slander, and believe not every tale.

Admonish a friend: for many times it is a slander, and believe not every tale.

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.

There is a wickedness, and the same an abomination; and there is a fool wanting in wisdom.

There is a wickedness, and the same an abomination; and there is a fool wanting in wisdom.

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.

A man may be known by his look, and one that hath understanding by his countenance, when thou meetest him.

A man’s attire, and excessive laughter, and gait, shew what he is.

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.

A wise man will hold his tongue till he see opportunity: but a babbler and a fool will regard no time.

A wise man will hold his tongue till he see opportunity: but a babbler and a fool will regard no time.

A wise man will hold his tongue till he see opportunity: but a babbler and a fool will regard no time.

There is a sinner that hath good success in evil things; and there is a gain that turneth to loss.

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 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.

He giveth little, and upbraideth much; he openeth his mouth like a crier; to day he lendeth, and to morrow will he ask it again: such an one is to be hated of God and man.

To slip upon a pavement is better than to slip with the tongue: so the fall of the wicked shall come speedily.

A wise sentence shall be rejected when it cometh out of a fool’s mouth; for he will not speak it in due season.

A wise sentence shall be rejected when it cometh out of a fool’s mouth; for he will not speak it in due season.

A lie is a foul blot in a man, yet it is continually in the mouth of the untaught.

A lie is a foul blot in a man, yet it is continually in the mouth of the untaught.

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.

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.

A wise man shall promote himself to honour with his words: and he that hath understanding will please great men.

Better is he that hideth his folly than a man that hideth his wisdom.

Necessary patience in seeking 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.

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.

A prayer out of a poor man’s mouth reacheth to the ears of God, and his judgment cometh speedily.

A prayer out of a poor man’s mouth reacheth to the ears of God, and his judgment cometh speedily.

An eloquent man is known far and near; but a man of understanding knoweth when he slippeth.

The congregation of the wicked is like tow wrapped together: and the end of them is a flame of fire to destroy them.

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 knowledge of a wise man shall abound like a flood: and his counsel is like a pure fountain of life.

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 inner parts of a fool are like a broken vessel, and he will hold no knowledge as long as he liveth.

If a skilful man hear a wise word, he will commend it, and add unto it: but as soon as one of no understanding heareth it, it displeaseth him, and he casteth it behind his back.

If a skilful man hear a wise word, he will commend it, and add unto it: but as soon as one of no understanding heareth it, it displeaseth him, and he casteth it behind his back.

The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way: but grace shall be found in the lips of the wise.

The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way: but grace shall be found in the lips of the wise.

As is a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool: and the knowledge of the unwise is as talk without sense.

As is a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool: and the knowledge of the unwise is as talk without sense.

A fool lifteth up his voice with laughter; but a wise man doth scarce smile a little.

A fool lifteth up his voice with laughter; but a wise man doth scarce smile a little.

A fool lifteth up his voice with laughter; but a wise man doth scarce smile a little.

Learning is unto a wise man as an ornament of gold, and like a bracelet upon his right arm.

Learning is unto a wise man as an ornament of gold, and like a bracelet upon his right arm.

A foolish man’s foot is soon in his [neighbour’s] house: but a man of experience is ashamed of him.

A foolish man’s foot is soon in his [neighbour’s] house: but a man of experience is ashamed of him.

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.