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A Scorner] A lewd ungracious person, which obstinately hath given over himself to work wickedness, and derideth all that dislike of his ways: [loveth not him that rebuketh him] but hateth both the reprover and the reproof, the man and his admonition: according as was said before, that instruction is evil to him that forsaketh the way: [neither will he go to the wise] nor be willing that the wise should come to him. He affecteth not the company and society of them that be godly, because he knoweth that they will look into his licentious life, and tell him plainly of his inordinate behaviour.

A Scorner] A leaud vngratious person, which obstinately hath giuen ouer himselfe to worke wickednesse, and derideth all that dislike of his waies: [loueth not him that rebuketh him] but hateth both the reproouer and the reproofe, the man and his admonition: according as was said before, that instruction is euill to him that forsaketh the way: [neither will he goe to the wise] nor be willing that the wise should come to him. He affecteth not the company and societie of them that be godly, because he knoweth that they will looke into his licentious life, and tell him plainely of his inordinate behauiour.

Doct. He will not go] He that would not be reputed a wicked person, must not shun good company, where he may hear of his faults. Both Nathan and Gad, when need required, dealt plainly with David, and told him of things that were amiss in him: yet David did banish neither Gad nor Nathan, either from his Court or company. The Apostle showeth, that he that hath grace when he is rebuked and judged, will not rush out of the assembly, and be gone; nor exclaim against the Ministers, or meeting; but humble himself, and honour the Lord, and give good testimony of his servants. He will (saith he) fall down on his face, and worship God, and say ¹plainly, that God is in you indeed.

Doct. He will not goe] He that would not be reputed a wicked person, must not shunne good companie, where he may heare of his faults. Both Nathan and Gad, when need required, dealt plainly with Dauid, and told him of things that were amisse in him: yet Dauid did banish neither Gad nor Nathan, either from his Court or companie. The Apostle sheweth, that he that hath grace when hee is rebuked and iudged, will not rush out of the assemblie, and be gone; nor exclaime against the Ministers, or meeting; but humble himselfe, and honour the Lord, and giue good testimonie of his seruants. He will (saith he) fall downe on his face, and worship God, and say