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A76635	Solomon's Proverbs English and Latin, alphabetically collected for help of memory. / In English by H.D. ; and since made Latin by S. Perkins ... ; Fitted for the use of schools.	Danvers, Henry, d. 1687.; Perkins, Samuel, fl. 1625-1643.	1684 (1684)	Wing B2633E; ESTC R175390	51,584	172

SOLOMON'S PROVERBS English and Latin Alphabetically Collected for help of Memory In English by H. D. And since made Latin by S. Perkins late School 〈◊〉 of Christ-Church-Hospital Fitted for the Use of Schools Eccles 12.9 The Preacher was wise he taught the People Knowledge yea he gave good heed and sought out and set in order many Proverbs 1 Kings 4.30 31 32. And Solomon's Wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the Children of the East c. For he was wiser than all the Men c. And he spake three thousand Proverbs c. Prov. 4.7 Wisdom is the Principal thing therefore get Wisdom and with all thy gettings get Understanding The Fifth Edition London Printed for William Redmayne and are to be sold by Hen. Mortlock at the Phoenix in St. Paul's Church-yard 1681. To the READER IT is said of Solomon so much commended for WISDOM 1 Kings 4.29 c. That God gave him wisdom and understanding exceeding much and largeness of heart even as the sand that is on the Sea-Shore And that his wisdom excelled the wisdom of the Children of the East-Country and all the wisdom of Egypt And that he was wiser than all men c. And that his fame was in all Nations round about Which admirable wisdom of his seemed chiefly to consist in his Proverbs Who spake as Vers 32. three thousand Proverbs compared with Eccl. 12.9 The Preacher was wise he still taught the people knowledge yea he gave good heed and sought out and set in order many Proverbs 1. The nature of a Proverb For the Nature of them in general They are short wise Sentences containing much in a little The Hebrew word 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 (a) 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 similitudo parabola proverbium sententia citè graviter que dicta paucis concinnata Bux Lex signifies as Buxt an excellent Speech Sentence Parable or Similitude acutely and weightily spoke and comprized in few words The Greek words (b) 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Proverbium Adagium Ep. 222. Parabola Joh. 10.6 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 1. Comparatio alegorica aenigmatica Mat. 13.13 2. Obscura sententia Mat. 15.15 3. Exemplar seu Typus Heb. 9.9 4. Adagium Luk. 4.23 5. Similitudo Heb. 11.11 Pas Lex 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 vel 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 as Pasor renders them import much the same viz. short Sentences sometimes comparatively delivered called by Greek Writers 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Axioms or worthy sayings and by the Latins Adagia Adagies short Sentences In the Scripture sometimes called The sayings of the Antients 1 Sam. 24.13 because delivered by the wise ancient Fathers or Elders and therefore Prov. 1.6 called The words of the wise and sometimes The sayings of old 2 Sam. 20.18 Psal 78.2 because the approbation and consent of Ages went to make them the usuage of a Nation being brought by Custom and Tradition to every mouth 2. The Vse of a Proverb Proverbs we find are variously laid down and used in Scripture sometimes by way of Comparison or Similitude 1. Comparatively which doth greatly illustrate as Prov. 26.9 As a Thorn goeth up into the haend of a Drunkard so is a Parable in the mouth of Fools And vers 11. As a Dog returneth to his vomit so a Fool returneth to his folly Ver. 14. As a Door turneth upon his Hinges so doth the slothful man upon his Bed Be wise as Serpents and harmless as Doves Mat. 10.16 The difference betwixt a Proverb and a Parable And the only difference betwixt this sort of Proverbs and Parables is That one is a large similitude the other a short one A Parable is a long Proverb and a Proverb a short Parable being in Scripture therefore called both by one name sometimes the Parable called Proverb and the Proverb called Parable Mat. 15.15 Our Saviour delighted so much in this kind of speaking that he is said not to have spoke without them Mat. 13.34 2. Obscurely Sometimes in an obscure or aenigmatick way of speaking and therefore called Prov. 1.6 The words of the wise and their dark sayings And Psal 87.2 Dark sayings of old which our Saviour therefore usually explained as not being understood many times by his Auditors as John 10.6 Mat. 15.11 15 16 17 ver Mar. 13.11 And therefore it is said to him upon his explanation John 16.26 Now speakest thou plainly and speakest no Proverb opposing plain speaking to proverbial or Paribolical Sometimes again in a plain familiar stile 3. Plainly easie to be understood of all containing short pithy sententious Doctrines either for instruction exhortation admonition or reproof And of this kind are most of Solomon's and indeed most we meet with in the Scriptures as such as these The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom Above all gettings get understanding Fools make a mock of sin Man lives not by bread alone Evil communication corrupts good manners c. 3. The End of a Proverb The end of a Proverb is for information of the mind and reformation of the manners and best exprest by Solomon himself in his own words Prov. 1.2 3. To know Wisdom and Instruction to perceive the words of Vnderstanding to receive the Instruction of Wisdom Justice Judgment and Equity And this Universally to all sorts degrees age and sexes young and old poor and rich learned and unlearned foolish and wise therefore vers 45. To give subtility to the simple to the young man knowledg and discretion To the wise and understanding increase of learning and the attaining to wise Counsels to the understanding of a Proverb or an eloquent Speech as the Margent the words of the Wise and their dark Sayings It is said the wisdom of the Ancient Grecians that wise and understanding Nation consisted much in their Proverbs and to this day they are accounted the best evidence of the Wisdom of a Nation whereof Collections are generally made and Records usually kept 4. The Order of Solomon's Proverbs As for the Order of Solomon's Proverbs they are without any methodical contexture or near dependance upon each other which makes them the more abstruse and difficult to the Reader are therefore for better help of Memory brought into this method and order being Alphabetically collected out of the Proverbs and Ecclesiastes and though designed only for private use is here tendred to the publick as profitable for all but especially recommended to the wise improvement of Judicious School-masters by whose ingenuity these excellent Adagies and worthy sayings so full of Wisdom and knowledge so expresly leading to every duty both to God our selves and Neighbours and of such Universal concern may by Gods blessing be improved in School-learning to instil such excellent Principles as may not only leave divine impressions upon the minds of their youth but most admirably direct to every moral accomplishment containing not only the true wisdom teaching the fear of the Lord but all other necessary learning as well Ethicks viz. matters

pertaining to moral vertues as Prudence Justice Temperance c. As Oeconomicks viz. matters of Domestick or Family concerns relating to the duties of husbands wives Parents Children Masters and Servants And Politicks also relating to Government and matters of State so that Plato Aristotle Cicero c. and other Heathenish School-Authors are not to be named with Solomon who so instructs to every good word and work the Proverbs indeed being what is said of the Scriptures 2 Tim. 3.16 Profitable for Doctrine for Reproof for Correction for Instruction in Righteousness c. Therefore as Solomon himself advises Train up a Child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it Prov. 22.6 If any advantage be reaped hereby to to you or yours let God have the Glory and the unworthy Instrument the benefit of your Prayers who is desirous in every capacity faithfully to his utmost To serve You and his Generation whilst H. D. Of Wisdom THE great Jehovah who inhabits light Appear'd to Solomon in a dream by night And said Ask now what I shall give to thee Suppose now Mortals this same question be Propos'd to you Let 's hear what would you say And how would you dispose your choice I pray Give me saith one in Riches to abound Give me saith t'other Honour and Renown But what saith Solomon O Lord impart To me a wise and understanding heart Wise was thy choice wise Solomon to which God therefore added to be Great and Rich. The wisest Lord did know that only he Could rightly use both Wealth and Dignity Who steer'd his course by wisdoms sage advice Here 's the true Honour here 's the Pearl of price For what 's a Fool that is with riches grac'd A Swine in whose fowl snowt a Gem is plac'd Or what 's a Fool on whom honour doth wait A long ear'd-Ass sitting in Chair of State The Miser is a fool and so is he That spends his wealth in prodigality Whom if they went to Wisdom she would show A fair and middle path wherein to go And art thou great be not a fool for thus Thou 'lt make thy folly more conspicuous Acquaint they self with Wisdom wait upon her And she will add true glory to thine honour By her Kings reign and Princes do decree By her advice Justice and Equity A fool that is in honour doth but show Himself to be a fool in Folio May n't Rehoboam justly stiled be A famous fool a fool in high degree Whom Israels ten Tribes forsook because He wilfully forsook grave Wisdoms Laws While be th' advice of Seniors refus'd And the rash counsel of the Young Men us'd Justly might Wisdom then preferred be By Solomon 'bove wealth and dignity With him she above all the Conquest won Wisdom was justified by her Son Into whose breasts she did a flame inspire Which will last longer than the Vestal fire A sacred flame it is which ne're will die But ev'n now burns for us to warm us by A flame that gives not only heat but light Not only warms the heart but guides the sight O Peerless Wisdom teach us how to prize thee That wealth nor honour may not equallize thee Without thee they are worse than nothing Thou Art without them both wealth and honour too That we may know thy worth let 's search and see From whence thou dost derive thy Pedegree Though equal honour be not to thee given Yet thou' rt the off-spring of the King of Heaven Wisdom doth shine in all his works which he Grants man sometimes through Wisdoms glass to see View now and read Natures great Volumn look Wisdom's in every leaf of Natures Book Behold how she hath knit the whole Creation In a most glorious link to admiration They 're happy who with Contemplations eye The hidden secrets of her glory spie O foolish man that didst not know her price But didst forsake her and so Paradise Whose mind the mists of Ignorance now cloud While she in Heaven doth her glory shroud Yet God whom goodness doth delight hath given A Palace to her here beneath the Heaven That man who did despise her glory might In darkness see his folly by her light A light O blessed light that shews the way From which blind man hath so long gone astray But where doth Wisdoms Palace stand yo● 〈◊〉 For this therefore listen a while I pray T' a Pilgrim who hath wandered about And sought to find this famous Palace out I went not far when lo I did espie Far off a Fabrick beauteous to my eye In a fair Prospect I approacht therefore And saw men crown'd with Lawrel at the door They call'd them Poets who when as they knew I sought for Wisdoms Palace all the crew Cry'd out Pray enter and it will appear That Wisdom whom you seek for dwelleth here I entred then and saw at my ingress Rooms garnish'd to the life I must confess What Carvers art or Painters skill could doe Was represented there unto my view But where 's the Room where Wisdom doth abide Wherein she doth her beams of glory hide She 's in that Room said they so in I came Loe t' was a Strumpet there Fancy by Name Whose whole Attire was very gay and spruce Yet very wanton and her gestures loose Yet these same foolish Poets fell before her And as a Goddess did they all adore her Farewel said I for yet it don't appear That Wisdom whom I seek for dwelleth here Soon I went my journey till my hast Had brought me to a certain place at last In which I saw men arguing together Who aked me What 't was that brought me thither To 〈◊〉 for Wisdom I reply'd but they Men called them Philosophers did say Enter this Palace and it will appear That Wisdom whom you seek for dwelleth here I entered in the Rooms did shine with Gold And were all very glorious to behold But yet although 't was Gold unto my view I fear the Gold was counterfeit not true And here and there were plac'd in divers stations Both grave advices and fine speculations I could not see distinctly for my sight Was only guided by the Candle light Of nature But where 's Wisdom O repair Replyed they to that Chamber for she 's there Yea this is she said I but coming nigh I could no signs of life or motion spie But saw she was an Image made by Art Assimilating Wisdom in each part O then thought I true Wisdom life hath got And is from God above but this is not Farewell said I for yet it don't appear That Wisdom whom I seek for dwelleth here So I departed thence with speedy feet Whenas I found that was not Wisdoms Seat And in my progress I at last did see Some persons wearing Wisdoms Livery Grace in their hearts Then I enquiry made Where Wisdoms Palace was they straight way said Enter these Scriptures and it will appear That Wisdom whom you seek for dwelleth here Whose glory 't

is so great tongue can't express When you have entred you will say no less She 's glorious within enlightned eyes Do see such beauties which they can't but prize She hath one Room all hung with Pearls you 'l see King Sol●mons Proverbs full of dignity She teaches how to manage every state In which you fall she 'l teach to moderate Prosperity she 'l make affliction bright She is a cloud by day and flame by night She 'l shew you secret joys true comforts and E'relasting pleasures ev'n at Gods right hand Oh! now I have found her Palace let me wait Till Wisdom shall be pleas'd to ope her Gate S. P. Of a Proverb Who searches oft in smal things worth descries A pearl is small and yet of a great price A Proverb is a Pearl then rich though small But Scriptural most precious is of all King Solomon hath left Posterity A rich and everlasting Legacy A Cabinet of Pearls which all may take Nor shall they yet their fellows poorer make You may perhaps be owner of 't and yet I also may enjoy the Cabinet Who will not then this Cab'net prize and keep They 'r precious Pearls although they 'r in a heap You 'l say perhaps they 'r mixt together Well Loe here each Iewel hath it's proper Cell And as your use requires you may repair To such a Cell and have a Jewel there S. P. Solomon's PROVERBS Alphabetically Collected for help of Memory Adversity 1. IF thou faint in the day of Adversity thy strength is but small Chap. 24.10 2. A Friend loveth at all times and a Brother is born for Adversity 17.17 3. In the day of Prosperity be joyful but in the day of Adversity consider Eccl. 7.14 Adultery 1. Whoso committeth Adultery with a Woman lacketh understanding he that doth it destroyeth his own Soul 6.32 2. Such is the way of an Adulterous Woman she eateth and wipeth her mouth and saith I have done no wickedness 30.20 3. For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread and the Adulteress will hunt for the precious life 6.26 Affliction 1. All the days of the Afflicted are evil bu● he that is of a merry heart hath a continua● feast 15.15 Anger 1. The discretion of man deferreth his anger it is his glory to pass over transgression 19.11 2. He that is slow to anger is better than th● Mighty 16.32 3. Make no friendship with an angry man with a furious man thou shalt not go lest thou learn his way 22.24 4. An angry man stirreth up strife and a furious man aboundeth in transgression 29.22 5. He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly a man of wicked devices is hated 14.17 6. Be not hasty in spirit to be angry for ange● resteth in the bosom of fools Eccl. 7.9 Answer 1. A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth and a word spoken in due season how good i● it 〈◊〉 15.23 2. The heart of the righteous studieth to answer but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things 15.28 3. Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer 24.26 4. A soft Answer turneth away wrath but grievous words stir up anger 15.1 5. Answer not a fool according to his folly lest thou be like unto him 26.4 6. Answer a fool according to his folly lest he be wise in his own conceit 26 5. 7. He that answereth a matter before he heareth it it is folly and shame to him 18.13 8. The preparation of the heart and answer of the tongue is from the Lord 16.1 Babler 1. A Serpent will bite without enchantment and a Babler is no better Eccl. 10.11 Backslider 1. The Back-slider in heart shall be filled with his own ways and a good man shall be satisfied from himself 14.14 Blessing 1 The Blessing of the Lord maketh rich and he addeth no sorrow with it 10.22 2. Blessings are upon the head of the just but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked 10.6 Blood thirsty 1. The Blood-thirsty hate the Upright but the Just seek his Soul 29.10 B●●●●er 1. A Brother offended is harder to be won than a strong City and their contentions are like the bars of a Castle 18.9 2. Go not into thy Brothers house in the day of thy Calamity better is a Neighbour that is near than a Brother that is far off 27.10 Cause 2. He that is first in his own Cause seemeth just but his Neighbour cometh and searcheth him 18.17 2. Debate thy Cause with thy neighbour him self and discover not a secret to another 25.9 3. Open thy mouth for the Dumb in the Cause of all such as are appointed for destruction 31.8 Chasten 1. Despise not the Chastening of the Lord neither be weary of his correction 3.11 2. Chasten thy Son whilst there is hope and let not thy soul spare for his crying 19.18 3. He that spareth his Rod hateth his Son but he that loveth him chastneth him betimes 13.24 Child 1. Even a Child is known by his doings whether his Work be pure and whether it be right 20.11 2. Foolishness is bound in the heart of a Child but the Rod of Correction shall drive it far from him 22.15 3. Withhold not Correction from thy Child for if thou beatest him with the Rod he shall not die 23.13 4. A Child left to himself bringeth his Mother to shame 29.15 5. The Father of the Righteous shall greatly Rejoyce and he that begetteth a wise Child shall have joy of him 23.24 6. Better is a poor and a wise Child than an old and foolish King who will no more be admonished Eccl. 4.13 7. There is that hath neither Child nor Brother yet hath no end of his labour nor is his Eye satisfied with riches neither saith he For whom do I labour and bereave my Soul of good Eccl. 4.8 8. Childrens children are the crown of old Men and the glory of Children are their Fathers 176. 9. If a man beget an hundred Children and live many years and his Soul be not filled with good and also have no burial an untimely birth is better than he Eccl. 6.3 10. Train up a Child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it 22.6 11. I considered all the living which walk under the Sun with the second Child that shall stand up in his stead Eccl. 4.15 City 1. The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them because he knoweth not how to go to the City Eccl. 10.15 Cord. 1. A three fold Cord is not easily broken Eccles 4.12 Crooked 1. That which is Crooked cannot be made straight and that which is wanting cannot be numbred Eccl. 1.15 Confidence 1. Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken Tooth and a Foot out of Joynt 25.19 2. A wise man feareth and departeth from evil but the fool rageth and is confident 14.16 Commandment 1. Whoso despiseth the Word shall