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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 ordained man through thy wisdom, that he should have dominion over the creatures which thou hast made,

For though a man be never so perfect among the children of men, yet if thy wisdom be not with him, he shall be nothing regarded.

For what man is he that can know the counsel of God? or who can think what the will of the Lord is?

But when the unrighteous went away from her in his anger, he perished also in the fury wherewith he murdered his brother.

But when the unrighteous went away from her in his anger, he perished also in the fury wherewith he murdered his brother.

She defended him from his enemies, and kept him safe from those that lay in wait, and in a sore conflict she gave him the victory; that he might know that goodness is stronger than all.

For whom they rejected with scorn, when he was long before thrown out at the casting forth of the infants, him in the end, when they saw what came to pass, they admired.

That they might know, that wherewithal a man sinneth, by the same also shall he be punished.

But they that would not be reformed by that correction, wherein he dallied with them, shall feel a judgment worthy of God.

But if they were astonished at their power and virtue, let them understand by them, how much mightier he is that made them.

Now a carpenter that felleth timber, after he hath sawn down a tree meet for the purpose, and taken off all the bark skilfully round about, and hath wrought it handsomely, and made a vessel thereof fit for the service of man’s life;

And taking the very refuse among those which served to no use, being a crooked piece of wood, and full of knots, hath carved it diligently, when he had nothing else to do, and formed it by the skill of his understanding, and fashioned it to the image of a man;

And when he had made a convenient room for it, set it in a wall, and made it fast with iron:

For he provided for it that it might not fall, knowing that it was unable to help itself; for it is an image, and hath need of help:

Then maketh he prayer for his goods, for his wife and children, and is not ashamed to speak to that which hath no life.

For health he calleth upon that which is weak: for life prayeth to that which is dead; for aid humbly beseecheth that which hath least means to help: and for a good journey he asketh of that which cannot set a foot forward:

For health he calleth upon that which is weak: for life prayeth to that which is dead; for aid humbly beseecheth that which hath least means to help: and for a good journey he asketh of that which cannot set a foot forward:

But that which is made with hands is cursed, as well it, as he that made it: he, because he made it; and it, because, being corruptible, it was called god.

But that which is made with hands is cursed, as well it, as he that made it: he, because he made it; and it, because, being corruptible, it was called god.

But that which is made with hands is cursed, as well it, as he that made it: he, because he made it; and it, because, being corruptible, it was called god.

For a father afflicted with untimely mourning, when he hath made an image of his child soon taken away, now honoured him as a god, which was then a dead man, and delivered to those that were under him ceremonies and sacrifices.

Whom men could not honour in presence, because they dwelt far off, they took the counterfeit of his visage from far, and made an express image of a king whom they honoured, to the end that by this their forwardness they might flatter him that was absent, as if he were present.

For he, peradventure willing to please one in authority, forced all his skill to make the resemblance of the best fashion.

For the potter, tempering soft earth, fashioneth every vessel with much labour for our service: yea, of the same clay he maketh both the vessels that serve for clean uses, and likewise also all such as serve to the contrary: but what is the use of either sort, the potter himself is the judge.

And employing his labours lewdly, he maketh a vain god of the same clay, even he which a little before was made of earth himself, and within a little while after returneth to the same, out when his life which was lent him shall be demanded.

And employing his labours lewdly, he maketh a vain god of the same clay, even he which a little before was made of earth himself, and within a little while after returneth to the same, out when his life which was lent him shall be demanded.

Notwithstanding his care is, not that he shall have much labour, nor that his life is short: but striveth to excel goldsmiths and silversmiths, and endeavoureth to do like the workers in brass, and counteth it his glory to make counterfeit things.

Forasmuch as he knew not his Maker, and him that inspired into him an active soul, and breathed in a living spirit.

For man made them, and he that borrowed his own spirit fashioned them: but no man can make a god like unto himself.

For being mortal, he worketh a dead thing with wicked hands: for he himself is better than the things which he worshippeth: whereas he lived once, but they never.

For being mortal, he worketh a dead thing with wicked hands: for he himself is better than the things which he worshippeth: whereas he lived once, but they never.

For being mortal, he worketh a dead thing with wicked hands: for he himself is better than the things which he worshippeth: whereas he lived once, but they never.

For being mortal, he worketh a dead thing with wicked hands: for he himself is better than the things which he worshippeth: whereas he lived once, but they never.

For he that turned himself toward it was not saved by the thing that he saw, but by thee, that art the Saviour of all.

For he that turned himself toward it was not saved by the thing that he saw, but by thee, that art the Saviour of all.

For whether he were husbandman, or shepherd, or a labourer in the field, he was overtaken, and endured that necessity, which could not be avoided: for they were all bound with one chain of darkness.

For whether he were husbandman, or shepherd, or a labourer in the field, he was overtaken, and endured that necessity, which could not be avoided: for they were all bound with one chain of darkness.

For then the blameless man made haste, and stood forth to defend them; and bringing the shield of his proper ministry, even prayer, and the propitiation of incense, set himself against the wrath, and so brought the calamity to an end, declaring that he was thy servant.

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.

For when the dead were now fallen down by heaps one upon another, standing between, he stayed the wrath, and parted the way to the living.

As for the ungodly, wrath came upon them without mercy unto the end: for he knew before what they would do;

He created her, and saw her, and numbered her, and poured her out upon all his works.

She is with all flesh according to his gift, and he hath given her to them that love him.

Whoso feareth the Lord, it shall go well with him at the last, and he shall find favour in the day of his death.

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

Believe in him, and he will help thee; order thy way aright, and trust in him.

Look at the generations of old, and see; did ever any trust in the Lord, and was confounded? or did any abide in his fear, and was forsaken? or whom did he ever despise, that called upon him?

Woe unto him that is fainthearted! for he believeth not; therefore shall he not be defended.

Woe unto him that is fainthearted! for he believeth not; therefore shall he not be defended.

And he that honoureth his mother is as one that layeth up treasure.

Whoso honoureth his father shall have joy of his own children; and when he maketh his prayer, he shall be heard.

Whoso honoureth his father shall have joy of his own children; and when he maketh his prayer, he shall be heard.

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.

He that feareth the Lord will honour his father, and will do service unto his parents, as to his masters.

My son, help thy father in his age, and grieve him not as long as he liveth.

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

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

For the power of the Lord is great, and he is honoured of the lowly.

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

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

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

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

For if he curse thee in the bitterness of his soul, his prayer shall be heard of him that made him.

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.

He that loveth her loveth life; and they that seek to her early shall be filled with joy.

He that holdeth her fast shall inherit glory; and wheresoever she entereth, the Lord will bless.

Whoso giveth ear unto her shall judge the nations: and he that attendeth unto her shall dwell securely.

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

But if he go wrong, she will forsake him, and give him over to his own ruin.

Say not, I have sinned, and what harm hath happened unto me? for the Lord is longsuffering, he will in no wise let thee go.

And say not His mercy is great; he will be pacified for the multitude of my sins: for mercy and wrath come from him, and his indignation resteth upon sinners.

But in thy prosperity he will be as thyself, and will be bold over thy servants.

If thou be brought low, he will be against thee, and will hide himself from thy face.

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

Whoso feareth the Lord shall direct his friendship aright: for as he is, so shall his neighbour be also.

She is very unpleasant to the unlearned: he that is without understanding will not remain with her.

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

Let thy mind be upon the ordinances of the Lord and meditate continually in his commandments: he shall establish thine heart, and give thee wisdom at thine own desire.

Say not, God will look upon the multitude of my oblations, and when I offer to the most high God, he will accept it.

Be not at variance with a rich man, lest he overweigh thee: for gold hath destroyed many, and perverted the hearts of kings.

Rise not up [in anger] at the presence of an injurious person, lest he lie in wait to entrap thee in thy words

Travel not by the way with a bold fellow, lest he become grievous unto thee: for he will do according to his own will, and thou shalt perish with him through his folly.

Travel not by the way with a bold fellow, lest he become grievous unto thee: for he will do according to his own will, and thou shalt perish with him through his folly.

Strive not with an angry man, and go not with him into a solitary place: for blood is as nothing in his sight, and where there is no help, he will overthrow thee.

Consult not with a fool; for he cannot keep counsel.

Do no secret thing before a stranger; for thou knowest not what he will bring forth.

Open not thine heart to every man, lest he requite thee with a shrewd turn.

Keep thee far from the man that hath power to kill; so shalt thou not doubt the fear of death: and if thou come unto him, make no fault, lest he take away thy life presently: remember that thou goest in the midst of snares, and that thou walkest upon the battlements of the city.

A man of an ill tongue is dangerous in his city; and he that is rash in his talk shall be hated.

The power of the earth is in the hand of the Lord, and in due time he will set over it one that is profitable.

In the hand of God is the prosperity of man: and upon the person of the scribe shall he lay his honour.

Why is earth and ashes proud? There is not a more wicked thing than a covetous man: for such an one setteth his own soul to sale; because while he liveth he casteth away his bowels.

Why is earth and ashes proud? There is not a more wicked thing than a covetous man: for such an one setteth his own soul to sale; because while he liveth he casteth away his bowels.

The physician cutteth off a long disease; and he that is to day a king to morrow shall die.

For when a man is dead, he shall inherit creeping things, beasts, and worms.

For pride is the beginning of sin, and he that hath it shall pour out abomination: and therefore the Lord brought upon them strange calamities, and overthrew them utterly.

He took some of them away, and destroyed them, and hath made their memorial to cease from the earth.

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