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Praise is not seemly in the mouth of a sinner, for it was not sent him of the Lord.

Say not thou, It is through the Lord that I fell away: for thou oughtest not to do the things that he hateth.

Before man is life and death; and whether him liketh shall be given him.

For the wisdom of the Lord is great, and he is mighty in power, and beholdeth all things:

For the wisdom of the Lord is great, and he is mighty in power, and beholdeth all things:

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.

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.

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.

In the congregation of the ungodly shall a fire be kindled; and in a rebellious nation wrath is set on fire.

And if there be one stiffnecked among the people, it is marvel if he escape unpunished: for mercy and wrath are with him; he is mighty to forgive, and to pour out displeasure.

And if there be one stiffnecked among the people, it is marvel if he escape unpunished: for mercy and wrath are with him; he is mighty to forgive, and to pour out displeasure.

As his mercy is great, so is his correction also: he judgeth a man according to his works.

As his mercy is great, so is his correction also: he judgeth a man according to his works.

His mercy is manifest to every creature; and he hath separated his light from the darkness with an adamant.

Say not thou, I will hide myself from the Lord: shall any remember me from above? I shall not be remembered among so many people: for what is my soul among such an infinite number of creatures?

Behold, the heaven, and the heaven of heavens, the deep, and the earth, and all that therein is, shall be moved when he shall visit.

No heart can think upon these things worthily: and who is able to conceive his ways?

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

Who can declare the works of his justice? or who can endure them? for his covenant is afar off, and the trial of all things is in the end.

Who can declare the works of his justice? or who can endure them? for his covenant is afar off, and the trial of all things is in the end.

Every man from his youth is given to evil; neither could they make to themselves fleshy hearts for stony.

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.

Thanksgiving perisheth from the dead, as from one that is not: the living and sound in heart shall praise the Lord.

How great is the lovingkindness of the Lord our God, and his compassion unto such as turn unto him in holiness!

For all things cannot be in men, because the son of man is not immortal.

What is brighter than the sun? yet the light thereof faileth; and flesh and blood will imagine evil.

The Lord only is righteous, and there is none other but he,

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.

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

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

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

Therefore is God patient with them, and poureth forth his mercy upon them.

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.

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.

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

From the morning until the evening the time is changed, and all things are soon done before the Lord.

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

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.

Rehearse not unto another that which is told unto thee, and thou shalt fare never the worse.

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

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

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

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

The fear of the Lord is the first step to be accepted [of him,] and wisdom obtaineth his love.

The knowledge of the commandments of the Lord is the doctrine of life: and they that do things that please him shall receive the fruit of the tree of immortality.

The fear of the Lord is all wisdom; and in all wisdom is the performance of the law, and the knowledge of his omnipotency.

The fear of the Lord is all wisdom; and in all wisdom is the performance of the law, and the knowledge of his omnipotency.

The knowledge of wickedness is not wisdom, neither at any time the counsel of sinners prudence.

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.

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 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 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 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 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,

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’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.

There is a reproof that is not comely: again, some man holdeth his tongue, and he is wise.

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.

How good is it, when thou art reproved, to shew repentance! for so shalt thou escape wilful sin.

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

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

There is one that keepeth silence, and is found wise: and another by much babbling becometh hateful.

There is one that keepeth silence, and is found wise: and another by much babbling becometh hateful.

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 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 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.

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.

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

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.

There is that destroyeth his own soul through bashfulness, and by accepting of persons overthroweth himself.

There is that for bashfulness promiseth to his friend, and maketh him his enemy for nothing.

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.

The disposition of a liar is dishonourable, and his shame is ever with him.

Wisdom that is hid, and treasure that is hoarded up, what profit is in them both?

Wisdom that is hid, and treasure that is hoarded up, what profit is in them both?

Wisdom that is hid, and treasure that is hoarded up, what profit is in them both?

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.

All iniquity is as a two edged sword, the wounds whereof cannot be healed.