Proverbs 30

REFLECTIONS UPON CHAP. XXX.—Let me thus always think meanly of myself, and highly of my God and Saviour, and of his works and word; and be a good savour of Christ to all around me. Earnestly should I covet further degrees of holiness, but be regardless as to the comforts and enjoyments of this life, and content with such things as I have. Let me never be a busy-body in other men’s matters, but heedfully watch against the temptations incident to my own condition. Let me never be an idle spectator of what is around me; but, whatever evil I observe, let me avoid, hate, and mourn, over it: and, whatever good I observe, even in animals, let me in a Christian manner imitate the same. If I have proudly involved myself in sin, humbly should I repent of it, and always avoid contention before it be meddled with. Nothing is to be got by pride, passion, or ill language, but bloodshed and damage. Before Christ clr. 975