Proverbs 10

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THe Proverbs] That is to say, short notable sayings, and morall documents, in the head of which the precedent Chapters have bin set in stead of a preamble or preface.

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Of wickednesse] That is to say gotten by unlawfull means Righteousnes] Uprighenes in all things but chiefly in getting of goods, and in liberall and charitable use of them (which in the Scripture is called righteousnesse) shall cause man to bee preserved from extream povertie, and other mortall calamities, or from death it selfe in many cases, from which no wealth can guard the wicked, Psalme 49. 6, 7, 8.

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The substance] According to others the wickednes, that is to say all the false practises with which they use for to enrich themselves.

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In Summer] Namely in the fitting time to gaine and make provision of knowledge, experience, and all other manner of vertues, as the harvest of the fruits of the earth is in summer.That causeth] namely that disgraceth his father and mother, his name and kindred; through his carelesnesse and sloth See Prov. 12. 4. and 17. 2. and 19. 26.

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Violence] The wicked are accursed, infamous, and condemned through their unjustice, and extortions: being that the covering of the mouth was a signe of mourning, condemnation, and shame, Hest. 7. 8. Job. 9. 24. and 40. 8.

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Is blessed] That is to say is praised and commended by good men Shall rot] That is to say it shall become stinking and abominable.

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Prating foole] The Italian A foole of lipps] Namely he that sheweth the foolishnesse of his heart by his unseemly speeches Shall fall] or shall be scourged with plagues.

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Shall be knowne] The Italian Shall bee over-throwne] According to some, shall be knowne, namely by the exemplary punishments which God shall inflict upon them.

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He that winketh] An action of false and cunning persons, Job 15:12. Proverbs 6:13. it seenieth that hee coupls wicked deceivers which doe harme to others; to those that are foolish and unadvised in their speeches, and hurt themselves.

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The mouth] The good mans mouth is alwayes open in holy freedome and liberty, for his just defence; & for to teach, comfort & correct others like unto a lively spring which cannot be stopped Whereas the iniquity of the wicked wounding their consciences, cloing their mouthes with feare, shame, and confusion, v. 16. See Job 5:16 Psal. 107. 42.

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Covereth] It regardeth not, but pardoneth all offences that are given; and concealeth those faults in his neighbour, which may be concealed.

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Wisedome] The wise man sheweth himselfe to be such by his speeches, but the foole cannot becom wise, but only by meanes of correction.

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Lay up] they doe keepe those things which they know under the key of wisdome and discretion in speaking; but the fooles have no stay to their tongues, no more than a building which is falling downe.

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To sin] That is to say to condemnation, and punishment, according to the meaning of the word sinne in Scripture.

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Is in the way] The Italian, Is the way] That is to say he doth not only walke in the way himselfe, but doth also guide others therein.

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He that hideth] He that hath his heart full of rancour, and evill, and doth dissemble and hide it with faire speeches is a false and treacherous man, and he that uttereth his hatred, in injurious & evill words is a foolish and unwise man, seeing he suffereth himselfe to be transported through passion to a dishonest and undecent act, and by this means discovering himselfe, he giveth his enemie way to beware of him, & also to offend him. Whereby the wise man inferreth, that to avoid both these vices, we ought to lay aside all malice and hatred. See Proverbs 14:17.

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The heart] All their wisdome, their conceits thoughts and determinations are of no value nor worth.

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Feed] Good men are not only sufficiently provided for themselves, but can also give to others true food for the soule, namely wholesome doctrine and holy documents, which the foolish wanting, doe perish for want of it.

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Addeth] Namely to any thing which it pleaseth God to bestow upon us, Psal 127. 2. Mat. 6 27.

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Hath wisdome] Hee delighteth and taketh pleasure therein.

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So is] Displeasing and troublesome.

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Shall be gladnesse] The Italian, Is gladnes] That is to say, it is accompanied with sweet patience and joyfull hope, and crowned with a happie issue.

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The way] That is to say, the lively apprehension of Gods providence makes good men confident, and is a terror to the wicked. See the like sentence, Hosea 14:9.

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Acceptable] Namely to God and man; to be spoken and uttered.