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And now, O Lord God and King, spare thy people: for their eyes are upon us to bring us to nought; yea, they desire to destroy the inheritance, that hath been thine from the beginning.

Nevertheless it satisfieth them not, that we are in bitter captivity: but they have stricken hands with their idols,

Give me eloquent speech in my mouth before the lion: turn his heart to hate him that fighteth against us, that there may be an end of him, and of all that are likeminded to him:

Many, the more often they are honoured with the great bounty of their gracious princes, the more proud they are waxen,

Many, the more often they are honoured with the great bounty of their gracious princes, the more proud they are waxen,

Oftentimes also fair speech of those, that are put in trust to manage their friends’ affairs, hath caused many that are in authority to be partakers of innocent blood, and hath enwrapped them in remediless calamities:

Oftentimes also fair speech of those, that are put in trust to manage their friends’ affairs, hath caused many that are in authority to be partakers of innocent blood, and hath enwrapped them in remediless calamities:

Now ye may see this, as we have declared, not so much by ancient histories, as ye may, if ye search what hath been wickedly done of late through the pestilent behaviour of them that are unworthily placed in authority.

Both by changing our purposes, and always judging things that are evident with more equal proceeding.

But we find that the Jews, whom this wicked wretch hath delivered to utter destruction, are no evildoers, but live by most just laws:

For the holy spirit of discipline will flee deceit, and remove from thoughts that are without understanding, and will not abide when unrighteousness cometh in.

But ungodly men with their works and words called it to them: for when they thought to have it their friend, they consumed to nought, and made a covenant with it, because they are worthy to take part with it.

For we are born at all adventure: and we shall be hereafter as though we had never been: for the breath in our nostrils is as smoke, and a little spark in the moving of our heart:

Come on therefore, let us enjoy the good things that are present: and let us speedily use the creatures like as in youth.

He is grievous unto us even to behold: for his life is not like other men’s, his ways are of another fashion.

We are esteemed of him as counterfeits: he abstaineth from our ways as from filthiness: he pronounceth the end of the just to be blessed, and maketh his boast that God is his father.

But the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and there shall no torment touch them.

And their going from us to be utter destruction: but they are in peace.

Their wives are foolish, and their children wicked:

For children begotten of unlawful beds are witnesses of wickedness against their parents in their trial.

For the bewitching of naughtiness doth obscure things that are honest; and the wandering of concupiscence doth undermine the simple mind.

Thus the righteous that is dead shall condemn the ungodly which are living; and youth that is soon perfected the many years and old age of the unrighteous.

All those things are passed away like a shadow, and as a post that hasted by;

For she goeth about seeking such as are worthy of her, sheweth herself favourably unto them in the ways, and meeteth them in every thought.

God hath granted me to speak as I would, and to conceive as is meet for the things that are given me: because it is he that leadeth unto wisdom, and directeth the wise.

For in his hand are both we and our words; all wisdom also, and knowledge of workmanship.

For he hath given me certain knowledge of the things that are, namely, to know how the world was made, and the operation of the elements:

And all such things as are either secret or manifest, them I know.

And if prudence work; who of all that are is a more cunning workman than she?

And if a man love righteousness her labours are virtues: for she teacheth temperance and prudence, justice and fortitude: which are such things, as men can have nothing more profitable in their life.

And if a man love righteousness her labours are virtues: for she teacheth temperance and prudence, justice and fortitude: which are such things, as men can have nothing more profitable in their life.

And great pleasure it is to have her friendship; and in the works of her hands are infinite riches; and in the exercise of conference with her, prudence; and in talking with her, a good report; I went about seeking how to take her to me.

For the thoughts of mortal men are miserable, and our devices are but uncertain.

For the thoughts of mortal men are miserable, and our devices are but uncertain.

And hardly do we guess aright at things that are upon earth, and with labour do we find the things that are before us: but the things that are in heaven who hath searched out?

And hardly do we guess aright at things that are upon earth, and with labour do we find the things that are before us: but the things that are in heaven who hath searched out?

And hardly do we guess aright at things that are upon earth, and with labour do we find the things that are before us: but the things that are in heaven who hath searched out?

For so the ways of them which lived on the earth were reformed, and men were taught the things that are pleasing unto thee, and were saved through wisdom.

For thou lovest all the things that are, and abhorrest nothing which thou hast made: for never wouldest thou have made any thing, if thou hadst hated it.

But thou sparest all: for they are thine, O Lord, thou lover of souls.

Therefore, whereas thou dost chasten us, thou scourgest our enemies a thousand times more, to the intent that, when we judge, we should carefully think of thy goodness, and when we ourselves are judged, we should look for mercy.

Surely vain are all men by nature, who are ignorant of God, and could not out of the good things that are seen know him that is: neither by considering the works did they acknowledge the workmaster;

Surely vain are all men by nature, who are ignorant of God, and could not out of the good things that are seen know him that is: neither by considering the works did they acknowledge the workmaster;

Surely vain are all men by nature, who are ignorant of God, and could not out of the good things that are seen know him that is: neither by considering the works did they acknowledge the workmaster;

But yet for this they are the less to be blamed: for they peradventure err, seeking God, and desirous to find him.

For being conversant in his works they search him diligently, and believe their sight: because the things are beautiful that are seen.

For being conversant in his works they search him diligently, and believe their sight: because the things are beautiful that are seen.

Howbeit neither are they to be pardoned.

But miserable are they, and in dead things is their hope, who call them gods, which are the works of men’s hands, gold and silver, to shew art in, and resemblances of beasts, or a stone good for nothing, the work of an ancient hand.

But miserable are they, and in dead things is their hope, who call them gods, which are the works of men’s hands, gold and silver, to shew art in, and resemblances of beasts, or a stone good for nothing, the work of an ancient hand.

Nevertheless thou wouldest not that the works of thy wisdom should be idle, and therefore do men commit their lives to a small piece of wood, and passing the rough sea in a weak vessel are saved.

For the ungodly and his ungodliness are both alike hateful unto God.

Therefore even upon the idols of the Gentiles shall there be a visitation: because in the creature of God they are become an abomination, and stumblingblocks to the souls of men, and a snare to the feet of the unwise.

For either they are mad when they be merry, or prophesy lies, or live unjustly, or else lightly forswear themselves.

For if we sin, we are thine, knowing thy power: but we will not sin, knowing that we are counted thine.

For if we sin, we are thine, knowing thy power: but we will not sin, knowing that we are counted thine.

Both they that make them, they that desire them, and they that worship them, are lovers of evil things, and are worthy to have such things to trust upon.

Both they that make them, they that desire them, and they that worship them, are lovers of evil things, and are worthy to have such things to trust upon.

And all the enemies of thy people, that hold them in subjection, are most foolish, and are more miserable than very babes.

And all the enemies of thy people, that hold them in subjection, are most foolish, and are more miserable than very babes.

For they counted all the idols of the heathen to be gods: which neither have the use of eyes to see, nor noses to draw breath, nor ears to hear, nor fingers of hands to handle; and as for their feet, they are slow to go.

Yea, they worshipped those beasts also that are most hateful: for being compared together, some are worse than others.

Yea, they worshipped those beasts also that are most hateful: for being compared together, some are worse than others.

Neither are they beautiful, so much as to be desired in respect of beasts: but they went without the praise of God and his blessing.

For great are thy judgments, and cannot be expressed: therefore unnurtured souls have erred.

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 word of God most high is the fountain of wisdom; and her ways are everlasting commandments.

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.

The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord, and the branches thereof are long life.

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

For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and instruction: and faith and meekness are his delight.

Many are in high place, and of renown: but mysteries are revealed unto the meek.

Many are in high place, and of renown: but mysteries are revealed unto the meek.

Seek not out things that are too hard for thee, neither search the things that are above thy strength.

Seek not out things that are too hard for thee, neither search the things that are above thy strength.

But what is commanded thee, think thereupon with reverence, for it is not needful for thee to see with thine eyes the things that are in secret.

Be not curious in unnecessary matters: for more things are shewed unto thee than men understand.

For many are deceived by their own vain opinion; and an evil suspicion hath overthrown their judgment.

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

Reproach not a man that turneth from sin, but remember that we are all worthy of punishment.

Gaze not on a maid, that thou fall not by those things that are precious in her.

As the judge of the people is himself, so are his officers; and what manner of man the ruler of the city is, such are all they that dwell therein.

As the judge of the people is himself, so are his officers; and what manner of man the ruler of the city is, such are all they that dwell therein.

An unwise king destroyeth his people; but through the prudence of them which are in authority the city shall be inhabited.

Pride was not made for men, nor furious anger for them that are born of a woman.

They that fear the Lord are a sure seed, and they that love him an honourable plant: they that regard not the law are a dishonourable seed; they that transgress the commandments are a deceivable seed.

They that fear the Lord are a sure seed, and they that love him an honourable plant: they that regard not the law are a dishonourable seed; they that transgress the commandments are a deceivable seed.

They that fear the Lord are a sure seed, and they that love him an honourable plant: they that regard not the law are a dishonourable seed; they that transgress the commandments are a deceivable seed.

Among brethren he that is chief is honorable; so are they that fear the Lord in his eyes.

Unto the servant that is wise shall they that are free do service: and he that hath knowledge will not grudge when he is reformed.

Boast not of thy clothing and raiment, and exalt not thyself in the day of honour: for the works of the Lord are wonderful, and his works among men are hidden.

Boast not of thy clothing and raiment, and exalt not thyself in the day of honour: for the works of the Lord are wonderful, and his works among men are hidden.

Wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of the law, are of the Lord: love, and the way of good works, are from him.

Wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of the law, are of the Lord: love, and the way of good works, are from him.

Riches are good unto him that hath no sin, and poverty is evil in the mouth of the ungodly.

Riches are not comely for a niggard: and what should an envious man do with money?

He shall pitch his tent nigh unto her, and shall lodge in a lodging where good things are.

For she is far from pride, and men that are liars cannot remember her.

And his eyes are upon them that fear him, and he knoweth every work of man.

Trust not thou in their life, neither respect their multitude: for one that is just is better than a thousand; and better it is to die without children, than to have them that are ungodly.