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 Solâ—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 buâ— he that is of a merry heart hath a continuaâ— 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 thâ— 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 angeâ— 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 iâ— 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 Bâ—â—â—â—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
be destroyed but he that feareth the Commandment shall be rewarded 13.13 2. He that keepeth the Commandment keepeth his own Soul but he that despiseth his ways shall die 19.16 3. The wise in heart will receive Commandments but a prating fool shall fall 10.8 Comely 1. There be three things that go well yea four are comely in going A Lion which is the strongest among Beasts and turneth not away for any a Greyhound and an He-Goat also a King against whom there is no rising up 30.29 30. Contentious 1. As Coals are to burning Coals and Wood to Fire so is a Contentious man to kindle strife 29.12 Corn. 1. He which withholdeth Corn the Peoplâ— shall curse him but the blessing shall be upoâ— the head of him that selleth it 11.26 Correct 2. Correct thy Son and he shall give thee reâ— yea he shall give delight unto thy Soul 29.17 2. Correction is grievous to him that forsaketâ— the way and he that hateth reproof shall diâ— 15.10 3. A Servant will not be corrected by wordâ— for though he understand he will not answeâ— 29.19 Counsel 1. Where no Counsel is the people fall bâ—â— in the multitude of Counsellors there is safety 11.14 2. Hear Counsel and receive instruction thaâ— thou mayst be wise in thy later end 19.20 Without Counsel purposes are disappointeâ— but in the multitude of Counsellors they aâ— established 15.22 4. Every purpose is established by Counsel and with good Advice make War 20.18 5. Counsel in the heart of a man is like deeâ— Water but a man of understanding will draâ— it out 20.5 6. There are many devices in a mans heart but the Counsel of the Lord that shall stand 19.21 7. Ointment and perfume rejoyce the heart so doth the sweetness of a mans friend by hearty Counsel 27.9 8. The thoughts of the righteous are right but the counsels of the wicked are deceitful 12.5 9. Deceit is in the hearts of them that imagine evil but to the counsellors of Peace is joy 12.20 Cover 1. He that Covereth a transgression seeketh love but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends 17.9 2. He that covereth his sins shall not prosper but he who confesseth and forsaketh shall find mercy 28.13 Curse 1. The Curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked but he blesseth the habitation of the just 3.33 2. As the Bird by wandering as the Swallow by flying so the Curse causeless shall not come 26 2. 2. He that giveth to the poor shall not lack but he that hideth his eyes shall have many curses 28.27 Deceit 1. Bread of deceit is sweet to a man but afterward his mouth shall be fill'd with gravel 20.17 2. He that hateth dissembleth with his lips and layeth up deceit within him 26.24 3. Whose hatred is covered by deceit his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole Congregation 26.26 4. Faithful are the wounds of a Friend but the kisses of an Enemy are deceitful 27.6 5. The poor and deceitful man meet together the Lord lightneth both their eyes 29.13 Desire 1. The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil 13.19 2. The desire of a man is his kindness and a poor man is better than a lyar 19.22 Despised 1. A man shall be commended according to his wisdom but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised 12.8 2. He that is despised and hath a servant is better than he that honoreth himself and lacketh bread 12.9 Destruction 1. Before destruction the heart of man is haughty and before honour is humility 18.12 2. Pride goeth before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall 16.18 3. Hell and destruction are never full so the eyes of a man are never satisfied 27.20 Diligent 1. The hand of the diligent shall bear rule but the slothful shall be under tribute 12.24 2. He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand but the hand of the diligent maketh rich 10.4 3. The slothful man roasteth not what he took in hunting but the substance of a diligent man is precious 12.27 4. The soul of the Sluggard desireth and hath nothing but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat 13.4 6. The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plentiousness but of every one that is hasty only to want 21.5 6. Seest thou a man diligent in his business he shall stand before Kings he shall not stand before mean men 22.29 7. He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour but he that seeketh mischief it shall come to him 11.27 Dreams 1. In the multitude of Dreams many words there are also divers vanities Eccles 5.7 2. A Dream cometh through multitude of business and a fools voice is known by multitude of words Eccles 5.3 Ear. 1. The heart of the prudent getteth knowledg and the Ear of the wise seeketh knowledg 18.15 2. The hearing Ear and the seeing Eye the Lord hath made them both 20.12 3. He that turneth away his Ear from hearing the Law even his Prayer shall be an abomination 28.9 Eat 1. Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye neither desire his dainty meats 23.6 Earth 1. The Profit of the Earth is for all the King himself is served by the field Eccl. 5.9 Enemy 1. Rejoice not when thine Enemy falleth let not thy heart be glad when he stumbleth 24.17 2. If thine Enemy be hungry give him bread to eat and if he be thirsty give him water to drink 25.21 Envy 1. Envy thou not the Oppressor and choose none of his ways 3.31 2. Let not thy heart envy sinners but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long 23.17 3. A sound heart is the life of the flesh but Envy is rottenness of the Bones 14.30 4. Wrath is cruel and anger is outragious but who is able to stand before Envy 27.4 Evil. 1. The Evil bow before the Good and the wicked at the gates of the Righteous 14.19 2. Evil men understand not judgment but they that seek the Lord understand all things 28.5 3. In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare but the righteous doth sing rejoice 29.6 4. Do not they err that devise Evil but mercy and truth shall be on them that devise good 14.22 5. Whoso rewardeth evil for good evil shal not depart from his house 17.13 Eye 1. He that winketh with the Eye causeth sorrow but a prating fool shall fall 10.10 2. He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed for he giveth of his bread to the Poor 22.9 3. The Eye that mocketh at his Father and â—spiseth to obey his Mother the Ravens of thâ— Valley shall pick it out 30.17 4. All things are filled with labour Man can not utter it the Eye is not satisfied with seeing nor the Ear with hearing Eccl. 1.8 5. The light of the Eyes rejoyceth the heart and a good report maketh the bones fat 15.30 6. The Eyes of
inherit the Wind and the Fool shall be Servant to the wise in heart 11.29 31. Go from the presence of a foolish man when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledg 14.7 32. It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the Song of Fools Eccl. 7.5 33. He that walketh with wise men shall be wise but a companion of Fools shall be destroyed 13.20 34. He that sendeth a message by the hand of a â—ool cuts off the feet and drinks dammage 26.6 35. Dead flies cause the Oyntment of the Apothecary to send forth a stinking savour so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour Eccl. 10.1 36. The folly of fools is deceit 14.8 37. The great God that formeth all things both rewardeth the Fool and rewardeth the transgressors 26.10 Friend 1. A man that hath Friends must shew himself friendly there is a Friend that sticketh closer than a Brother 18.24 2. Iron sharpneth Iron so a man sharpneth the countenance of his Friend 27 17. 3. He that loves pureness of heart for the grace of his lips the King shall be his friend 22.11 4. Thine own Friend and thy Fathers Friend forsake not 27.10 Froward 1. A naughty person a wicked man walketh with a froward mouth 6.12 2. He that hath a froward heart findeth no good 17.20 3 A froward man soweth strife and a whisperer separateth chief friends 16.28 4. Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them 22.5 5. The froward is an abomination to the Lord but his secret is with the righteous 3.32 6. The mouth of the just brings forth wisdom but the froward tongue shall be cut out 10.31 7. Put away from thee the froward mouth and perverse lips put far from thee 4.24 Gift 1. A mans Gift maketh room for him and bringeth him before great men 18.16 2. A Gift in secret pacifieth anger and a reward in the bosom strong wrath 21.14 3. A Gift is a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it whithersoever it turneth it prospereth 17.8 4. A wicked man taketh a Gift out of his bosom to pervert the ways of judgment 17.23 5. He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house but he that hateth Gifts shall live 15.27 6. Whoso boasteth of a false Gift is like clouds and wind without rain 25.14 Goods 1. When goods encrease they are encreased that eat them and what good is there to the owners thereof saving the beholding them with their eyes Eccl. 5.11 Grave 1 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do do it with thy might for there is no work nor device nor wisdom nor knowledge in the Grave whither thou goest Eccl. 9.10 2. There are three things that are never satisfied yea four things say not It is enough The Grave and the barren Womb the earth that is not filled with water and the Fire that saith not It is enough 30.15 16. Hanâ— 1. If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thy self or if thou hast thought evil lay thy hand upon thy mouth 30.32 2. The Kings heart is in the hand of the Lord as the Rivers of Water he turnerh it whithersoever he will 21.1 Haste 1. Seest thou a man hasty in his words there is more hope of a fool than of him 29.20 2. He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly 14.19 3. Go not forth hastily to strive lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof when thy neighbor hath put thee to shame 25.8 4 Be not rash with thy mouth and let not thy heart be hasty to utter any thing before God for he is in Heaven and thou upon Earth therefore let thy words be few Eccl. 5.2 Hatred 1. Hatred stirreth up strifes but love covereth all sins 10.12 2. He that hideth hatred with lying lips he that uttereth a slander is a fool 10.18 3. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a stalled Ox and hatred therewith 15.17 Head 1. Let thy garments be always white and let thy head want no oyntment Eccl. 9.8 2. The Glory of young men is their strength and the beauty of old men is the gray head 20.29 3. The hoary head is a Crown of glory if it be found in the way of righteousness 16.31 Heart 1. My son give me thy heart and let thine eyes observe thy ways 23.26 2. A mans heart deviseth his way but the Lord directeth his steps 16.9 3. A mans heart knoweth his own bitterness and a stranger doth not intermedle with his joy 14.10 4. A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance 15.13 5. A merry heart doth good like a medicine but a broken spirit dryeth the bones 17.22 6. It is better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting for that is the end of all men the living will lay it to heart Ec. 7.2 7. As he that takes away a garment in cold weather and as Vinegar upon Nitre so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart 25.20 8. The foolishness of man perverteth his way and his heart fretteth against the Lord 19.3 9. The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness 15.14 10. The tongue of the just is as choice silver the heart of the wicked is little worth 10.20 11. He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool whoso walketh wisely shall be delivered 28.26 12. The heaven for height the earth for depth and the heart of Kings is unsearchable 15.3 13. The fining-pot for silver and the furnace for gold but the Lord tryeth the hearts 17.3 14. Hell and destruction are before the Lord how much more the hearts of the children of men 15.11 15. As in water face answereth face so the heart of man to man 27.19 16. Who can say I have made my heart clean I am free from my sin 20.9 Honey 1. Hast thou found Honey eat that which is sufficient for thee lest thou be filled therewith and vomit it 25.16 Honour 1. He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life righteousness honor 21.21 2. A gracious woman retaineth honour and strong men retain riches 11.16 3. A mans Pride shall bring him low but hâ—nour shall uphold the humble spirit 29.23 4. Whoso keepeth the fig-tree shall eat thâ— fruit thereof so he that waiteth on his Masteâ— shall be honoured 27.18 5. In the multitude of people is the Kings honour but in the want of people is the destruction of the Prince 14.28 6. As Snow in summer and rain in harvest so honour is not seemly for a fool 26.1 Hope 1. Hope deferred makes the heart sick bâ—â— when the desire cometh it is a tree of life 13.12 2. For to him that is joyned to all the living there is hope for a living Dog is better than a dead Lyon Eccl. 9.4
of thy mouth 6.2 8. A fools Mouth is his destruction and his Lips are the snare of his Soul 18.7 9. Suffer not thy Mouth to cause thy flesh to sin Eccl. 5.6 Name 1. A good Name is rather to be chosen than great Riches and loving Favour rather than Silver and Gold 22.1 2. A good Name is better than precious Oyntment and the day of Death is better than the day of ones Birth Eccl. 7.1 3. The Name of the Lord is a strong Tower the Righteous runneth into it and is safe 18.10 Naught 1. It is naught it is naught saith the buyer but when he is gone his way then he boasteth 20.14 Neighbour 1. Better is a Neighbour that is near than a Brother that is far off 27.10 2. He that is void of wisdom despiseth his Neighbour but a man of understanding holdeth his peace 11.12 3. Say not unto thy Neighbour Go and come again and to morrow I will give when thou hast it by thee 3.28 4. A man that flattereth with his Neighbour spreadeth a Net for his feet 29.5 5. As a mad man who casteth Firebrands Arrows and Death so is the man that deceiveth his Neighbour and saith Am I not in sport 26.18 19. Net 1. In vain the Net is spread in the sight of any Bird 1.17 News 1. As cold water to a thirsty soul so is good News from a far Countrey 25.25 Oppression 1. He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor 14 31. 2. A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food 28.3 3. Oppression maketh a wise man mad and a gift destroyeth the heart Eccl. 7.7 4. The Prince that wanteth understanding is also a great Oppressor but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days 28.19 5. I considered all the Oppressions that are done under the Sun and behold the tears of such as were Oppressed and they had no comforter and on the side of the Oppressor there was power Wherefore I praised the dead which are already dead more than the living which are yet alive Eccl. 4.1 2. 6. If thou seest the Oppression of the poor and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a Province marvel not at the matter for he that is higher than the highest regardeth and there be higher than they Eccl. 5.8 Ox. 1. Where no Oxen are the Crib is clean but much increase is by the strength of the Ox. 14.4 Past 1. That which hath been is now and that which is to be hath already been and God requireth that which is past Eccl. 3.15 Pit 1. Whoso diggeth a Pit shall fall therein and he that rolleth a stone it will return upon him 26.27 2. Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in evil ways he shall fall himself into his own Pit but the upright shall have good things in possession 28.10 3. He that diggeth a Pit shall fall into it and whoso breaketh a Hedge a Serpent shall bite him Eccl. 10.8 Poor 1. He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man he that loveth Wine and Oyl shall not be rich 21.17 2. There is that withholdeth more than is meet and it tendeth to poverty 11.24 3. He that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough 28.19 4. Be not among Wine-bibbers amongst riotous eaters of flesh for the Drunkard and the Glutton shall come to poverty and drowsiness shall cloath a man with Rags 23.20 21. 5. Love not sleep lest thou come to poverty open thine eyes and thou shalt be satisfied with bread 20.13 6. Yet a little sleep a little slumber a little folding of the hands to sleep so shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth and thy want as an armed man 24.33 34. 7. He that hasteneth to be rich hath an evil eye and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him 28.22 8. The ransom of a mans life are his riches but the poor heareth not rebuke 13.8 9. There is that maketh himself rich yet hath nothing there is that maketh himself poor yet hath great riches 13.7 10. The desire of a man is his kindness and a poor man is better than a lyar 19.22 11. Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness than he that is perverse in his ways though he be rich 28.6 12. Wealth maketh many friends but the poor is separated from his neighbour 19.4 13. All the brethren of the poor do hate him how much more do his friends go far from him He pursueth them with words yet they are wanting to him 19.7 14. The poor is hated even of his neighbour 14.20 15. The rich ruleth over the poor and the borrower is servant to the lender 22.7 16. The poor useth intreaty but the rich answereth roughly 18.23 17. There are a generation whose Teeth are as swords their jaw-teeth as knives to devour the poor from the earth and the needy from amongst men 30.14 18. Rob not the poor because he is poor neither oppress the afflicted in the gate 22.22 19. He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches and he that giveth to the rich shall surely come to want 22.16 20. Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished 17.5 21. The rich and poor meet together the Lord is the maker of them both 22.2 22. He that hath pity on the poor lendeth to the Lord and that which he hath given will he pay again 19.17 23. The righteous considereth the cause of the poor but the wicked regardeth not to know it 29.7 24. He that hath a bountiâ—â—l eye shall be blessed for he giveth of his Bread to the poor 22 9. 25. Whoso stoppeth his ear at the cry of the poor he also shall cry himself and not be heard 21.13 26. Open thy mouth judge righteously plead the cause of the poor and needy 31.9 Portion 1. Give a portion to seven and also to eight for thou knowest not what evil shall come upon the earth Eccl. 11.12 Praise 1 As the Fining-pot for Silver and the Furnace for Gold so is a man to his praise 27.21 2. Let another man praise thee and not thy own mouth a stranger and not thy own lips 27.2 Pride 1. Only by pride cometh correction but with the well-advised is wisdom 13.10 2. When pride cometh then cometh shame but with the lowly is wisdom 11.2 3. An high look a proud heart and the plowing of the wicked is sin 21.4 4. Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord though hand joyn in hand he shall not be unpunished 16.5 5. He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat 28.25 6. Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof and the patient in spirit than the proud in spirit Eccl. 7.8 7. Proud and haughty scorner is his name who dealeth in proud wrath
righteous is an everlasting foundation 10.25 27. The righteous shall never be removed but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth 10.30 28. A man shall not be establish'd by wickedness but the rod of the righteous shall not be moved 12.3 29. The light of the righteous rejoyceth but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out 13.9 30. The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness 15.9 31. Better is a little with righteousness than great Revenues without right 16.8 32. Righteousness exalteth a Nation but sin is a reproach to any people 14.34 33. Treasures of wickedness profit nothing but righteousness delivereth from death 10.2 34. The wicked worketh a deceitful work but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward 11.18 35. The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way but the wicked will fall by his own wickedness 11.5 36. In the way of righteousness is life and in the path-way thereof is no death 12.28 37. Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way but wickedness overthroweth the sinner 13.6 38. As Righteousness tendeth to life so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death 11.19 39. Lay not wait O wicked man against the dwelling place of the Righteous spoil not his resting place 24.15 40. A Righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled Fountain and a corrupt Spring 25.26 41. He that saith to the wicked Thou art righteous him shall the people curse Nations shall abhor him 24.24 42. Be not Righteous overmuch neither make thy self over-wise why shouldest thou destroy thy self Eccl 7.16 43. All things are alike to all there is one event to the righteous and to the wicked to the good and to the clean and to the unclean Eccl. 9.2 Rule 1. He that ruleth over his own spirit is better than he that taketh a City 16.32 2. He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a City that is broken and without Walls 25.28 3. There is a time when one man ruleth over another to his own hurt Eccl. 8.9 4. As a roaring Lion and a ranging Bear so is a wicked Ruler over the poor people 28.15 5. If a Ruler hearken to lies all his servants are wicked 29.12 .. 6. If the spirit of the Ruler rise up against thee leave not thy place for yielding pacifieth great offences Eccl. 10.4 7. Be not desirous of the dainties of the Ruler for they are deceitful meats 23.3 Sacrifice 1. The Sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord but the prayer of the upright is his delight 15.8 2. The Sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination how much more when he bringeth it with a wicked mind 3. To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than Sacrifice 21.3 Safety 1. The Horse is prepared against Battel but Safety is of the Lord 21.31 Scorn 1. A Scorner seeketh wisdom and findeth it not but knowledge is easie to him that understandeth 14.6 2. A Scorner loveth not him that reproveth him neither will he go unto the wise 15.12 3. Cast out the Scorner and contention shall go out yea strife and reproach shall cease 22.10 4. A Scornful man bringeth a City into a snare but wise men turn away wrath 29.8 5. Smite a Scorner and the simple will beware 19.25 6. When the Scorner is punished the simple is made wise and when the wise is instructed he receiveth knowledge 21.11 7. The Lord Scorneth the Scorner but giveth grace to the lowly 3.34 8. The Scorner is an abomination to men 24.9 Season 1. To every thing there is a Season and to every purpose there is a time and judgment Eccl. 3.1 8.6 Seed 1. In the morning sow thy Seed and in the evening withhold not thy hand for thou knowest not c. Eccl. 11.6 Silver 1. He that loveth Silver shall not be satisfied with Silver and he that loveth abundance with increase Eccl. 5.10 Servant 1. Accuse not a Servant unto his Master lest he curse thee and thou be found guilty 30.10 2. A wise Servant shall have rule over a Son that causeth shame and shall have part of the inheritance among the Brethren 17.2 3. The Kings favour is towards a wise Servant but his wrath is against him that causeth ame 14.25 4. He that delicately bringeth up his Servant from a Child shall have him become his Son at the length 29.21 5. When a Servant reigneth the Earth is disquieted 30.21 22. Slothful 1. A Slothful man saith there is a Lion in the street I shall be slain in the street 26.13 2. A Slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom and it grieveth him to bring it unto his mouth again 26.15 3. The Sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason 26.16 4. As a door turneth up the hinges so doth a Slothful man upon his Bed 26.14 5. The desire of the Slothful killeth him for his hands refuseth labour 21.25 6. The way of the Slothful man is a hedge of Thorns 15.19 7. He that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster 18.9 8. I went by the field of the slothful and by the Vineyard of the man void of understanding and lo it was all grown over with Thorns and Nettles had covered the face thereof and the stone-wall thereof was broken down 24 30.31 9 By much Slothfulness the Building decayeth and through idlenss of the hands the house droppeth through Eccl. 10.18 10. Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep and an idle Soul shall suffer hunger 19.15 11. The Sluggard will not plough by reason of cold therefore shall he beg in Harvest and have nothing 20.4 12. As Vinegar to the Teeth and as Smoak to the Eyes so is a Sluggard to them that send him 10.26 Spirit 1. The Spirit of a man is the Candle of the Lord searching all the inward parts of the belly 20.27 2. Who knoweth the Spirit of a man that goeth upward and the Spirit of the Beast that goeth downward to the Earth Eccl. 3.21 3. As thou knowest not what is the way of the Spirit nor how the bones grow in the womb of her that is with child even so thou knowest not the work of God that maketh all Eccl. 11.5 4. There is no man that hath power of the Spirit to retain the Spirit neither hath he power in the day of death and there is no discharge in that war neither shall wickedness deliver them that are given to it Eccl. 8.8 5. The Spirit of man will bear his infirmity but a wounded Spirit who can bear 18.14 6. By sorrow of heart the Spirit is broken 15.13 Stones 1. Whoso removeth Stones shall be hurt therewith and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby Eccl. 10.9 Study 1. Of making Books there is no end and much study is a weariness to the flesh Eccl. 12.12 Sun 1.
There is no new thing under the Sun Eccl. 1.9 Strife 1. The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out waters therefore leave off contention before it be medled with 17.14 2. The churning of milk bringeth forth Butter and the wringing of the Nose bringeth forth blood so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife 30.33 3. He loveth transgression that loveth strife and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction 17.19 4. Where no wood is the fire goeth out so where there is no tale-bearer the strife ceaseth 26.20 5. A wrathful man stirreth up strife but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife 15.18 6. He that passeth by and medleth with strife that belongeth not to him is like one that taketh a dog by the ears 26.17 Surety 1. Be not thou one of them that strike hands nor of them that are Sureties for debts If thou hast nothing to pay why should he take away thy bed from under thee 22.26 27. 2. A man void of understanding striketh hands and becometh Surety in the presence of his friend 17.18 3. Take his Garment that is Surety for a stranger and take a pledge of him for a strange Woman 23.16 4. My Son if thou be Surety for thy friend if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger thou art snared with the words of thy mouth thou art taken with the words of thy wouth 6.1.2 5. He that is Surety for a stranger shall smart for it and he that hateth Suretyship is sure 11.15 Tale-bearer 1. A Tale-bearer revealeth secrets but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter 11.13 2. The words of a Tale-bearer are as wounds and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly 18.8 3. He that goeth about as a Tale-bearer revealeth secrets therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his Lips 20.19 Thief 1. Whoso is partner with a Thief hateth his own soul he heareth cursing and bewrayeth it not 29.24 Thoughts 1. The thoughts of foolishness is sin 24.9 2. The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord but the words of the pure are pleasant words 15.26 3. Commit thy works unto the Lord and thy Thoughts shall be established 16.3 Tongue 1. Death and Life are in the power of the Tongue they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof 18.21 2. Whoso keepeth his mouth and tongue keepeth his Soul from trouble 21.23 3. A wholsom Tongue is a tree of life but perverseness therein is a breach of the spirit 15.4 4. A soft Tongue breaketh the bone 25.15 5. A virtuous woman openeth her mouth with wisdom and in her Tongue is the law of kindness 31.26 6. There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword but the Tongue of the wise is health 12.18 7. The North-wind driveth away rain so doth an angry countenance a backbiting Tongue 25.23 8. He that hath a perverse Tongue falleth into mischief 17.20 9. The Tongue of the just is as choice silver 10.20 10. The Tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness 15.2 Tree 1. If the Tree fall towards the South or towards the North in the place where the Tree falleth there it shall be Eccl. 11.3 Truth 1. My mouth shall speak Truth and wickedness is an abomination to my Lips 8.7 2. The lips of Truth shall be established for ever 12.9 3. Buy the Truth and sell it not also wisdom and instruction and understanding 23.23 Trust 1. Trust in the Lord with all thy heart and lean not to thine own understanding 3.5 Vanity 1. He that soweth iniquity shall reap Vanity and the rod of his anger shall fail 22.8 Violence 1. Evil men eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of Violence 4.17 2. A man that doth Violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit let no man stay him 28.17 3. The soul of the transgressor shall eat Violence 13.2 4. A Violent man enticeth his neighbour and leadeth him into the way that is not good 16.29 Vnderstanding 1. Happy is the man that findeth wisdom and the man that getteth Vnderstanding 3.13 2. Wisdom is the principal thing therefore get wisdom and with all thy gettings get Vnderstanding 4.7 3. How much is it better to get wisdom than Gold and to get Vnderstanding rather to be chosen than silver 16.16 4. Vnderstanding is a Well of Life to them that have it but the instruction of fools is folly 16 22. 5. Good Vnderstanding giveth favour but the way of the transgressor is hard 13.15 6. Discretion shall preserve thee Vnderstanding shall keep thee 2.11 7. He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul he that keepeth Vnderstanding shall find good 19.8 8. The man that wandreth out of the way of Vnderstanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead 21.16 9. Say unto Wisdom thou art my Sister and call Vnderstanding thy kinswoman 7.4 10. There is no wisdom Vnderstanding nor counsel against the Lord 21.30 Vngodly 1. An Vngodly man diggeth up evil and in his lips there is a burning fire 16.27 Vnjust 1. He that by Usury and Vnjust gain increaseth his substance he shall gather it for him that shall pity the poor 28.8 2. An Vnjust man is an abomination to the just and he that is upright in his way is an abomination to the wicked 29.27 Vpright 1. God hath made man upright but they have sought out many inventions Eccl. 7.29 2. They that are of a froward heart are an abomination to the Lord but such as are upright in their way are his delight 11.20 3. The highway of the upright is to depart from evil but he that keepeth his way preserveth his Soul 16.17 4. He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord but he that is perverse in his way despiseth him 14.2 5. He that walketh uprightly walketh surely but he that perverteth his way shall be known 10.9 6. The way of the Lord is strength to the upright but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity 10.29 7. The Lord lays up sound wisdom for the righteous he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly 2.7 1. A wicked man hardeneth his Face but as for the upright he directeth his way 21.29 9. Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once 28.18 Vow 1. It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after Vows to make enquiry 20.25 Water 1. Stolen Waters are sweet and bread eaten in secret is pleasant 9.17 War 1. There is a way that seemeth right to a man but the end thereof are the ways of death 14.12 2. The way of the wickd is darkness they know not at what they stumble 4.19 3. The way of life is above to the wise that they may depart from Hell beneath 15.24 4. Hear thou my Son and be wise and guide thy heart in the way 23.19 5 Walk in the way of good