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

He endued them with strength by themselves, and made them according to his image,

They received the use of the five operations of the Lord, and in the sixth place he imparted them understanding, and in the seventh speech, an interpreter of the cogitations thereof.

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

Withal he filled them with the knowledge of understanding, and shewed them good and evil.

He set his eye upon their hearts, that he might shew them the greatness of his works.

He set his eye upon their hearts, that he might shew them the greatness of his works.

He gave them to glory in his marvellous acts for ever, that they might declare his works with understanding.

Beside this he gave them knowledge, and the law of life for an heritage.

He made an everlasting covenant with them, and shewed them his judgments.

And he said unto them, Beware of all unrighteousness; and he gave every man commandment concerning his neighbour.

And he said unto them, Beware of all unrighteousness; and he gave every man commandment concerning his neighbour.

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:

Whom, being his firstborn, he nourisheth with discipline, and giving him the light of his love doth not forsake him.

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.

Afterwards he will rise up and reward them, and render their recompence upon their heads.

But unto them that repent, he granted them return, and comforted those that failed in patience.

Turn again to the most High, and turn away from iniquity: for he will lead thee out of darkness into the light of health, and hate thou abomination vehemently.

He vieweth the power of the height of heaven; and all men are but earth and ashes.

He that liveth for ever created all things in general.

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.

To whom hath he given power to declare his works? and who shall find out his noble acts?

When a man hath done, then he beginneth; and when he leaveth off, then he shall be doubtful.

When a man hath done, then he beginneth; and when he leaveth off, then he shall be doubtful.

When a man hath done, then he beginneth; and when he leaveth off, then he shall be doubtful.

What is man, and whereto serveth he? what is his good, and what is his evil?

He saw and perceived their end to be evil; therefore he multiplied his compassion.

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.

Think upon the wrath that shall be at the end, and the time of vengeance, when he shall turn away his face.

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

Wine and women will make men of understanding to fall away: and he that cleaveth to harlots will become impudent.

He that is hasty to give credit is lightminded; and he that sinneth shall offend against his own soul.

He that is hasty to give credit is lightminded; and he that sinneth shall offend against his own soul.

Whoso taketh pleasure in wickedness shall be condemned: but he that resisteth pleasures crowneth his life.

He that can rule his tongue shall live without strife; and he that hateth babbling shall have less evil.

He that can rule his tongue shall live without strife; and he that hateth babbling shall have less evil.

For he heard and observed thee, and when time cometh he will hate thee.

For he heard and observed thee, and when time cometh he will hate thee.

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

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

Admonish thy friend, it may be he hath not said it: and if he have, that he speak it not again.

Admonish thy friend, it may be he hath not said it: and if he have, that he speak it not again.

Admonish thy friend, it may be he hath not said it: and if he have, that he speak it not again.

There is one that slippeth in his speech, but not from his heart; and who is he that hath not offended with his tongue?

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

And if for want of power he be hindered from sinning, yet when he findeth opportunity he will do evil.

And if for want of power he be hindered from sinning, yet when he findeth opportunity he will do evil.

And if for want of power he be hindered from sinning, yet when he findeth opportunity he will do evil.

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.

It is much better to reprove, than to be angry secretly: and he that confesseth his fault shall be preserved from hurt.

As is the lust of an eunuch to deflower a virgin; so is he that executeth judgment with violence.

Some man holdeth his tongue, because he hath not to answer: and some keepeth silence, knowing his time.

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

He that useth many words shall be abhorred; and he that taketh to himself authority therein shall be hated.

He that useth many words shall be abhorred; and he that taketh to himself authority therein shall be hated.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How oft, and of how many shall he be laughed to scorn! for he knoweth not aright what it is to have; and it is all one unto him as if he had it not.

How oft, and of how many shall he be laughed to scorn! for he knoweth not aright what it is to have; and it is all one unto him as if he had it not.

How oft, and of how many shall he be laughed to scorn! for he knoweth not aright what it is to have; and it is all one unto him as if he had it not.

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

There is that is hindered from sinning through want: and when he taketh rest, he shall not be troubled.

There is that is hindered from sinning through want: and when he taketh rest, he shall not be troubled.

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

He that tilleth his land shall increase his heap: and he that pleaseth great men shall get pardon for iniquity.

He that tilleth his land shall increase his heap: and he that pleaseth great men shall get pardon for iniquity.

Presents and gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and stop up his mouth that he cannot reprove.

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.

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 hateth to be reproved is in the way of sinners: but he that feareth the Lord will repent from his heart.

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

He that buildeth his house with other men’s money is like one that gathereth himself stones for the tomb of his burial.

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 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.

A fool will peep in at the door into the house: but he that is well nurtured will stand without.

When the ungodly curseth Satan, he curseth his own soul.

A whisperer defileth his own soul, and is hated wheresoever he dwelleth.

Whoso teacheth a fool is as one that glueth a potsherd together, and as he that waketh one from a sound sleep.

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?

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?