A plain and familiar exposition of the eleventh and twelfth chapters of the Proverbs…A plaine and familiar exposition of the eleuenth and twelfth chapters of the Prouerbes…

Secondly, in regard of the continuance of it, it is not worn out by time; it vanisheth not away: it is never taken from them, upon whom it is bestowed. Their faults may cause it to be hid from them for a season (as David felt by woeful experience, when he had committed that grievous sin of murder and adultery) but lost it cannot be, nor long concealed: for it will work in them the grace of humiliation, that they may behold it to their joy and comfort.

Secondly, in regard of the continuance of it, it is not worne out by time; it vanisheth not away: it is neuer taken from them, vpon whom it is bestowed. Their faults may cause it to bee hid from them for a season (as Dauid felt by wofull experience, when he had committed that grieuous sinne of murder and adulterie) but lost it cannot be, nor long concealed: for it will worke in them the grace of humiliation, that they may behold it to their ioy and comfort.

Thirdly, in regard of those singular good effects where with it is always accompanied; what is desirable here in this world, that it will not yield unto us? And what happiness is there in the world to come, that it will not advance us unto?

Thirdly, in regard of those singular good effects where with it is alwaies accompanied; what is desireable here in this world, that it will not yeeld vnto vs? And what happinesse is there in the world to come, that it will not aduance vs vnto?

Defence from enemies, and safety from dangers every creature seeketh after, and this doth Gods goodness bring to every one that is godly. Thou Lord (saith David) wilt bless the righteous, ⟨p. 119⟩