A plain and familiar exposition of the thirteenth and fourteenth chapters of the Proverbs…A plaine and familiar exposition of the thirteenth and fourteenth chapters of the Prouerbs…

Thirdly, good messengers are not only profitable to them for §3whom they deal in the orderly disposing & effecting of th' affairs wherein they are used, but comfortable also, & such as make their harts to rejoice. Me thinks I see Ahinaas come running saith the¹ watchman then shall we hear good news saith David; for he is a good man, & bringeth good tidings. And to this point speaks Solomon in another place of this book: As is the coolness of snow water ⟨p. 50⟩in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters. Now was it ever heard that he which uprightly doth good to others, should have nothing done for himself? Or that any by honest dealing may make men joyful, and yet have his own hart void of gladness?

Thirdly, good messengers are not onely profitable to them for §3whom they deale in the orderly disposing & effecting of th' affairs wherin they are vsed, but comfortable also, & such as make their harts to reioyce. Me thinkes I see Ahinaas come running saith the¹ wachmā then shal we heare good newes saith Dauid; for he is a good man, & bringeth good tidings. And to this point speaks Salomon in another place of this booke: As is the coolnes of snow water ⟨p. 50⟩in the time of haruest, so is a faithfull messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soule of his masters. Now was it euer heard that he which vprightly doth good to others, should haue nothing done for himselfe? Or that any by honest dealing may make men ioyfull, and yet haue his owne hart voide of gladnes?

1. 12. Kin. 18. 27.