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

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

Of whose wickedness even to this day the waste land that smoketh is a testimony, and plants bearing fruit that never come to ripeness: and a standing pillar of salt is a monument of an unbelieving soul.

Of whose wickedness even to this day the waste land that smoketh is a testimony, and plants bearing fruit that never come to ripeness: and a standing pillar of salt is a monument of an unbelieving soul.

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 the whole world before thee is as a little grain of the balance, yea, as a drop of the morning dew that falleth down upon the earth.

For thine incorruptible Spirit is in all things.

For neither is there any God but thou that careth for all, to whom thou mightest shew that thy judgment is not unright.

For neither is there any God but thou that careth for all, to whom thou mightest shew that thy judgment is not unright.

For thy power is the beginning of righteousness, and because thou art the Lord of all, it maketh thee to be gracious unto all.

For, look, for what things they grudged, when they were punished, that is, for them whom they thought to be gods; [now] being punished in them, when they saw it, they acknowledged him to be the true God, whom before they denied to know: and therefore came extreme damnation upon them.

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;

With whose beauty if they being delighted took them to be gods; let them know how much better the Lord of them is: for the first author of beauty hath created them.

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

For by the greatness and beauty of the creatures proportionably the maker of them is seen.

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.

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:

And for gaining and getting, and for good success of his hands, asketh ability to do of him, that is most unable to do any thing.

For blessed is the wood whereby righteousness cometh.

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 that which is made shall be punished together with him that made it.

For the worshipping of idols not to be named is the beginning, the cause, and the end, of all evil.

For insomuch as their trust is in idols, which have no life; though they swear falsely, yet they look not to be hurt.

For it is not the power of them by whom they swear: but it is the just vengeance of sinners, that punisheth always the offence of the ungodly.

For it is not the power of them by whom they swear: but it is the just vengeance of sinners, that punisheth always the offence of the ungodly.

For to know thee is perfect righteousness: yea, to know thy power is the root of immortality.

For to know thee is perfect righteousness: yea, to know thy power is the root of immortality.

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.

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.

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.

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.

His heart is ashes, his hope is more vile than earth, and his life of less value than clay:

His heart is ashes, his hope is more vile than earth, and his life of less value than clay:

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.

And in this thou madest thine enemies confess, that it is thou who deliverest from all evil:

A man indeed killeth through his malice: and the spirit, when it is gone forth, returneth not; neither the soul received up cometh again.

But it is not possible to escape thine hand.

For, which is most to be wondered at, the fire had more force in the water, that quencheth all things: for the world fighteth for the righteous.

That thy children, O Lord, whom thou lovest, might know, that it is not the growing of fruits that nourisheth man: but that it is thy word, which preserveth them that put their trust in thee.

That thy children, O Lord, whom thou lovest, might know, that it is not the growing of fruits that nourisheth man: but that it is thy word, which preserveth them that put their trust in thee.

For wickedness, condemned by her own witness, is very timorous, and being pressed with conscience, always forecasteth grievous things.

For fear is nothing else but a betraying of the succours which reason offereth.

All wisdom cometh from the Lord, and is with him for ever.

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

There is one wise and greatly to be feared, the Lord sitting upon his throne.

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

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

To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and it was created with the faithful in the womb.

To fear the Lord is fulness of wisdom, and filleth men with her fruits.

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 fear of the Lord driveth away sins: and where it is present, it turneth away wrath.

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.

Exalt not thyself, lest thou fall, and bring dishonour upon thy soul, and so God discover thy secrets, and cast thee down in the midst of the congregation, because thou camest not in truth to the fear of the Lord, but thy heart is full of deceit.

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

For gold is tried in the fire, and acceptable men in the furnace of adversity.

For the Lord is full of compassion and mercy, longsuffering, and very pitiful, and forgiveth sins, and saveth in time of affliction.

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

They that fear the Lord will seek that which is well, pleasing unto him; and they that love him shall be filled with the law.

Saying, We will fall into the hands of the Lord, and not into the hands of men: for as his majesty is, so is his mercy.

Saying, We will fall into the hands of the Lord, and not into the hands of men: for as his majesty is, so is his mercy.

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

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.

Glory not in the dishonour of thy father; for thy father’s dishonour is no glory unto thee.

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.

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

My son, go on with thy business in meekness; so shalt thou be beloved of him that is approved.

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

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

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.

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.

In the punishment of the proud there is no remedy; for the plant of wickedness hath taken root in him.

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

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

Add not more trouble to an heart that is vexed; and defer not to give to him that is in need.

Add not more trouble to an heart that is vexed; and defer not to give to him that is in need.

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.

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

And refrain not to speak, when there is occasion to do good, and hide not thy wisdom in her beauty.

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.

Honour and shame is in talk: and the tongue of man is his fall.

Honour and shame is in talk: and the tongue of man is his fall.

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.

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.

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.

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.