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Only there appeared unto them a fire kindled of itself, very dreadful: for being much terrified, they thought the things which they saw to be worse than the sight they saw not.

Over them only was spread an heavy night, an image of that darkness which should afterward receive them: but yet were they unto themselves more grievous than the darkness.

For they were worthy to be deprived of light and imprisoned in darkness, who had kept thy sons shut up, by whom the uncorrupt light of the law was to be given unto the world.

Of that night were our fathers certified afore, that assuredly knowing unto what oaths they had given credence, they might afterwards be of good cheer.

Unto these the destroyer gave place, and was afraid of them: for it was enough that they only tasted of the wrath.

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

For the destiny, whereof they were worthy, drew them unto this end, and made them forget the things that had already happened, that they might fulfil the punishment which was wanting to their torments:

For the whole creature in his proper kind was fashioned again anew, serving the peculiar commandments that were given unto them, that thy children might be kept without hurt:

For quails came up unto them from the sea for their contentment.

[Unto whom hath the knowledge of wisdom been made manifest? and who hath understood her great experience?]

A patient man will bear for a time, and afterward joy shall spring up unto him.

If thou desire wisdom, keep the commandments, and the Lord shall give her unto thee.

Distrust not the fear of the Lord when thou art poor: and come not unto him with a double heart.

Cleave unto him, and depart not away, that thou mayest be increased at thy last end.

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

Woe unto you that have lost patience! and what will ye do when the Lord shall visit you?

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Then will she return the straight way unto him, and comfort him, and shew him her secrets.

Strive for the truth unto death, and the Lord shall fight for thee.

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.

Concerning propitiation, be not without fear to add sin unto sin:

Come unto her as one that ploweth and soweth, and wait for her good fruits: for thou shalt not toil much in labouring about her, but thou shalt eat of her fruits right soon.

For wisdom is according to her name, and she is not manifest unto many.

Come unto her with thy whole heart, and keep her ways with all thy power.

Search, and seek, and she shall be made known unto thee: and when thou hast got hold of her, let her not go.

Stand in the multitude of the elders; and cleave unto him that is wise.

And if thou seest a man of understanding, get thee betimes unto him, and let thy foot wear the steps of his door.

Do no evil, so shall no harm come unto thee.

And stretch thine hand unto the poor, that thy blessing may be perfected.

Lend not unto him that is mightier than thyself; for if thou lendest him, count it but lost.

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.

Give not thy soul unto a woman to set her foot upon thy substance.

Give not thy soul unto harlots, that thou lose not thine inheritance.

Sit not at all with another man’s wife, nor sit down with her in thine arms, and spend not thy money with her at the wine; lest thine heart incline unto her, and so through thy desire thou fall into destruction.

Delight not in the thing that the ungodly have pleasure in; but remember they shall not go unpunished unto their grave.

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.

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.

For it is an easy thing unto the Lord in the day of death to reward a man according to his ways.

Do well unto him that is lowly, but give not to the ungodly: hold back thy bread, and give it not unto him, lest he overmaster thee thereby: for [else] thou shalt receive twice as much evil for all the good thou shalt have done unto him.

Do well unto him that is lowly, but give not to the ungodly: hold back thy bread, and give it not unto him, lest he overmaster thee thereby: for [else] thou shalt receive twice as much evil for all the good thou shalt have done unto him.

Do well unto him that is lowly, but give not to the ungodly: hold back thy bread, and give it not unto him, lest he overmaster thee thereby: for [else] thou shalt receive twice as much evil for all the good thou shalt have done unto him.

For the most High hateth sinners, and will repay vengeance unto the ungodly, and keepeth them against the mighty day of their punishment.

Give unto the good, and help not the sinner.

Though he humble himself, and go crouching, yet take good heed and beware of him, and thou shalt be unto him as if thou hadst wiped a lookingglass, and thou shalt know that his rust hath not been altogether wiped away.

He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith; and he that hath fellowship with a proud man shall be like unto him.

Affect not to be made equal unto him in talk, and believe not his many words: for with much communication will he tempt thee, and smiling upon thee will get out thy secrets:

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

Remember that death will not be long in coming, and that the covenant of the grave is not shewed unto thee.

Do good unto thy friend before thou die, and according to thy ability stretch out thy hand and give to him.

Shalt thou not leave thy travails unto another? and thy labours to be divided by lot?

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

But foolish men shall not attain unto her, and sinners shall not see her.

He hath set fire and water before thee: stretch forth thy hand unto whether thou wilt.

My son, hearken unto me, and learn knowledge, and mark my words with thy heart.

He garnished his works for ever, and in his hand are the chief of them unto all generations: they neither labour, nor are weary, nor cease from their works.

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

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

Return unto the Lord, and forsake thy sins, make thy prayer before his face, and offend less.

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

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

As for the wondrous works of the Lord, there may nothing be taken from them, neither may any thing be put unto them, neither can the ground of them be found out.

As a drop of water unto the sea, and a gravelstone in comparison of the sand; so are a thousand years to the days of eternity.

Every man of understanding knoweth wisdom, and will give praise unto him that found her.

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

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

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.

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.

Doctrine unto fools is as fetters on the feet, and like manacles on the right hand.

Learning is unto a wise man as an ornament of gold, and like a bracelet upon his right arm.

The lips of talkers will be telling such things as pertain not unto them: but the words of such as have understanding are weighed in the balance.

Be faithful to thy neighbour in his poverty, that thou mayest rejoice in his prosperity: abide stedfast unto him in the time of his trouble, that thou mayest be heir with him in his heritage: for a mean estate is not always to be contemned: nor the rich that is foolish to be had in admiration.

And if any evil happen unto me by him, every one that heareth it will beware of him.

And they that remain shall know that there is nothing better than the fear of the Lord, and that there is nothing sweeter than to take heed unto the commandments of the Lord.

Come unto me, all ye that be desirous of me, and fill yourselves with my fruits.

All these things are the book of the covenant of the most high God, even the law which Moses commanded for an heritage unto the congregations of Jacob.

Faint not to be strong in the Lord; that he may confirm you, cleave unto him: for the Lord Almighty is God alone, and beside him there is no other Saviour.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of his love: and faith is the beginning of cleaving unto him.

The birds will resort unto their like; so will truth return unto them that practise in her.

The birds will resort unto their like; so will truth return unto them that practise in her.

Love thy friend, and be faithful unto him: but if thou betrayest his secrets, follow no more after him.

Forgive thy neighbour the hurt that he hath done unto thee, so shall thy sins also be forgiven when thou prayest.

Whoso hearkeneth unto it shall never find rest, and never dwell quietly.

He that is merciful will lend unto his neighbour; and he that strengtheneth his hand keepeth the commandments.

Bow down his neck while he is young, and beat him on the sides while he is a child, lest he wax stubborn, and be disobedient unto thee, and so bring sorrow to thine heart.

Chastise thy son, and hold him to labour, lest his lewd behaviour be an offence unto thee.

What good doeth the offering unto an idol? for neither can it eat nor smell: so is he that is persecuted of the Lord.

It is a stumblingblock unto them that sacrifice unto it, and every fool shall be taken therewith.

It is a stumblingblock unto them that sacrifice unto it, and every fool shall be taken therewith.

My son, hear me, and despise me not, and at the last thou shalt find as I told thee: in all thy works be quick, so shall there no sickness come unto thee.

There shall no evil happen unto him that feareth the Lord; but in temptation even again he will deliver him.