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…

Verse 1. A wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish destroyeth it with her own hands.

Verse 1. A wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish destroieth it with her owne hands.

A Wise woman) Such a one as is both godly and discreet, buildeth her house, is helpful and profitable, to the state & family of her husband, and her own. But she that is foolish, being destitute of grace and good providence, how much wit soever she hath: for many times the most witty wives, are the least thrifty housewives, destroyeth it, undoeth her husband, her self, and children, and overthroweth the whole household.

A Wise woman) Such a one as is both godly and discreet, buildeth her house, is helpfull and profitable, to the state & family of her husband, and her owne. But she that is foolish, being destitute of grace and good prouidence, how much wit soeuer she hath: for many times the most witty wiues, are the least thrifty huswiues, destroieth it, vndooeth her hus•and, her selfe, and children, and ouerthroweth the whole houshold.

It behooveth a man in regard of his whole estate, to be wise Doct. and wary in making choice of his wife. Though his own skill and power be slender▪ and unable to effect any matters of importance, yet by a wise diligent helper, he may bring great things to pass: and though himself be never so industrious and expert in his calling, yet by a wretchlesse and wasteful yokefellow, his labours may be all consumed. A good woman coming to a house scarce side-wall high, will set up the roof, & furnish the rooms: but a lewd housewife finding an house already built and stored, will ⟨p. 79⟩