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King James Bible, 1611 [1611], THE HOLY BIBLE, Conteyning the Old Testament, AND THE NEW: Newly Translated out of the Originall tongues: & with the former Translations diligently compared and reuised by his Maiesties speciall C&obar;mandement Appointed to be read in Churches (Imprinted... by Robert Barker [etc.], London) [word count] [B10000].
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CHAP. XXI.

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The kings heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the riuers of water: hee turneth it whithersoeuer he will.

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noteEuery way of a man is right in his owne eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.

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noteTo doe iustice and iudgement, is more acceptable to the Lord, then sacrifice.

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note noteAn high looke, and a proud heart, and note the plowing of the wicked, is sinne.

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The thoughts of the diligent tend onely to plenteousnes: but of euery one

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Keepe the mouth. that is hastie, onely to want.

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noteThe getting of treasures by a lying tongue, is a vanitie tossed to and fro of them that seeke death.

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The robbery of the wicked shall note destroy them; because they refuse to doe iudgement.

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The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure; his worke is right.

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noteIt is better to dwell in a corner of the house top; then with a note brawling woman in note a wide house.

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noteThe soule of the wicked desireth euill: his neighbour note findeth no fauour in his eyes.

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noteWhen the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiueth knowledge.

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The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God ouerthroweth the wicked for their wickednesse.

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noteWhoso stoppeth his eares at the cry of the poore, hee also shall cry himselfe, but shall not be heard.

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noteA gift in secret pacifieth anger; and a reward in the bosome, strong wrath.

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It is ioy to the iust to doe iudgement: but destruction shalbe to the workers of iniquitie.

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The man that wandreth out of the way of vnderstanding, shall remaine in the congregation of the dead.

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He that loueth note pleasure, shall be a poore man: hee that loueth wine and oyle, shall not be rich.

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noteThe wicked shalbe a ransome for the righteous; and the transgressour for the vpright.

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noteIt is better to dwell note in the wildernesse, then with a contentious and an angry woman.

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There is treasure to be desired, and oyle in the dwelling of the wise: but a foolish man spendeth it vp.

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Hee that followeth after righteousnesse and mercy, findeth life, righteousnesse and honour.

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noteA wise man scaleth the citie of the mightie, and casteth downe the strength of the confidence thereof.

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noteWhoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soule from troubles.

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Proud and haughtie scorner, is his name, who dealeth note in proud wrath.

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noteThe desire of the slouthfull killeth A good name. him: for his hands refuse to labour.

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Hee coueteth greedily all the day long: but the note righteous giueth and spareth not.

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noteThe sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it note with a wicked minde?

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note noteA false witnesse shall perish: but the man that heareth, speaketh constantly.

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A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the vpright, he note directeth his way.

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noteThere is no wisedome, nor vnderstanding, nor counsell against the Lord.

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noteThe horse is prepared against the day of battell: but note note safetie is of the Lord. 650
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King James Bible, 1611 [1611], THE HOLY BIBLE, Conteyning the Old Testament, AND THE NEW: Newly Translated out of the Originall tongues: & with the former Translations diligently compared and reuised by his Maiesties speciall C&obar;mandement Appointed to be read in Churches (Imprinted... by Robert Barker [etc.], London) [word count] [B10000].
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