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Ismael had good education, and Ahithophel had quick capacity, and the fool spoken of in the Gospel had store of riches; and none of all these attained to any grace. One of them was strong, and another witty, and another wealthy; but never a one wise and godly.

Ismael had good education, and Achitophel had quicke capacity, and the foole spoken of in the Gospell had store of riches; and none of all these attained to any grace. One of them was strong, and another wittie, and another wealthie; but neuer a one wise and godly.

Judas heard as good a Teacher as Peter, or any other Apostle, and had as good company, and saw as many miracles; and yet they having good hearts, became worthy and excellent persons: and he having a false heart, became a cursed Traitor, and a Devil.

Iudas heard as good a Teacher as Peter, or any other Apostle, and had as good companie, and saw as many miracles; and yet they hauing good hearts, became worthy and excellent persons: and he hauing a false heart, became a cursed Traitor, and a Diuell.

Reason 1 First, wisdom is from above: the spirit of God doth infuse it, and no means of their own force beget it, as Elihu speaketh concerning old age: I said, the days shall speak, and the ¹multitude of years shall teach understanding. Surely there is a spirit in man, but the inspiration of the Almighty giveth understanding. Great men are not always wise, neither do the aged alway understand judgement.

Reason 1 First, wisdome is from aboue: the spirit of God doth infuse it, and no meanes of their owne force beget it, as Elihu speaketh concerning old age: I said, the daies shall speake, and the