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 #1 A right cause will be better pleaded with meekness than with
 passion. Nothing stirs up anger like grievous words. #2|. He
 that has knowledge, is to use it aright, for the good of others.
 #3|. Secret sins, services, and sorrows, are under God's eye.
 This speaks comfort to saints, and terror to sinners. #4|. A
 good tongue is healing to wounded consciences, by comforting
 them; to sin-sick souls, by convincing them; and it reconciles
 parties at variance. #5|. If instruction is despised, reprove
 men rather than suffer them to go on undisturbed in the way to
 ruin. #6|. The wealth of worldly men increases their fears and
 suspicions, adds strength to their passions, and renders the
 fear of death more distressing. #7|. We use knowledge aright
 when we disperse it; but the heart of the foolish has nothing to
 disperse that is good. #8,9|. The wicked put other things in the
 stead of Christ's atonement, or in the place of holy obedience.
 Praying graces are his gift, and the work of his Spirit, with
 which he is well pleased. #10|. He that hates reproof shall
 perish in his sins, since he would not be parted from them.
 #11|. There is nothing that can be hid from the eyes of God, not
 even man's thoughts. #12|. A scorner cannot bear to reflect
 seriously within his own heart. #13|. A gloomy, impatient,
 unthankful spirit, springing from pride and undue attachment to
 worldly objects, renders a man uneasy to himself and others.
 #14|. A wise man seeks to gain more wisdom, growing in grace and
 in the knowledge of Christ. But a carnal mind rests contented,
 flattering itself. #15|. Some are much in affliction, and of a
 sorrowful spirit. Such are to be pitied, prayed for, and
 comforted. And others serve God with gladness of heart, and it
 prompts their obedience, yet they should rejoice with trembling.
 #16,17|. Believers often have enough when worldly eyes see
 little; the Lord is with them, without the cares, troubles, and
 temptations which are with the wealth of the wicked. #18|. He
 that is slow to anger, not only prevents strife, but appeases
 it, if kindled. #19|. Those who have no heart to their work,
 pretend that they cannot do their work without hardship and
 danger. And thus many live always in doubt about their state,
 because always in neglect of some duty. #20|. Those who treat an
 aged mother or a father with contempt or neglect, show their own
 folly. #21|. Such as are truly wise, study that their thoughts,
 words, and actions should be regular, sincere, and holy. #22|.
 If men will not take time and pains to deliberate, they are not
 likely to bring any thing to pass. #23|. Wisdom is needed to
 suit our discourse to the occasions. #24|. A good man sets his
 affections on things above; his way leads directly thither.
 #25|. Pride is the ruin of multitudes. But those who are in
 affliction God will support. #26|. The thoughts of wicked men
 offend Him who knows the heart. #27|. The covetous man lets none
 of his family have rest or enjoyment. And greediness of gain
 often tempts to projects that bring ruin. #28|. A good man is
 proved to be a wise man by this; he governs his tongue well.
 #29|. God sets himself at a distance from those who set him at
 defiance. #30|. How delightful to the humbled soul to hear the
 good report of salvation by the Lord Jesus Christ! #31|.
 Faithful, friendly reproofs help spiritual life, and lead to
 eternal life. #32|. Sinners undervalue their own souls;
 therefore they prefer the body before the soul, and wrong the
 soul to please the body. #33|. The fear of the Lord will dispose
 us to search the Scriptures with reverence; and it will cause us
 to follow the leadings of the Holy Spirit. While we humbly place
 all our dependence on the grace of God, we are exalted in the
 righteousness of Christ.
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 #1 The renewing grace of God alone prepares the heart for every
 good work. This teaches us that we are not sufficient of
 ourselves to think or speak any thing wise and good. #2|.
 Ignorance, pride, and self-flattery render us partial judges
 respecting our own conduct. #3|. Roll the burden of thy care
 upon God, and leave it with him, by faith and dependence on him.
 #4|. God makes use of the wicked to execute righteous vengeance
 on each other; and he will be glorified by their destruction at
 last. #5|. Though sinners strengthen themselves and one another,
 they shall not escape God's judgments. #6|. By the mercy and
 truth of God in Christ Jesus, the sins of believers are taken
 away, and the power of sin is broken. #7|. He that has all
 hearts in his hand, can make a man's enemies to be at peace with
 him. #8|. A small estate, honestly come by, will turn to better
 account than a great estate ill-gotten. #9|. If men make God's
 glory their end, and his will their rule, he will direct their
 steps by his Spirit and grace. 10. Let kings and judges of the
 earth be just, and rule in the fear of God. #11|. To observe
 justice in dealings between man and man is God's appointment.
 #12|. The ruler that uses his power aright, will find that to be
 his best security. #13|. Put those in power who know how to
 speak to the purpose. #14,15|. Those are fools, who, to obtain
 the favour of an earthly prince, throw themselves out of God's
 favour. #16|. There is joy and satisfaction of spirit, only in
 getting wisdom. #17|. A sincerely religious man keeps at a
 distance from every appearance of evil. Happy is the man that
 walks in Christ, and is led by the Spirit of Christ. #18|. When
 men defy God's judgments, and think themselves far from them, it
 is a sign they are at the door. Let us not fear the pride of
 others, but fear pride in ourselves. #19|. Humility, though it
 exposes to contempt in the world, is much better than
 high-spiritedness, which makes God an enemy. He that understands
 God's word shall find good. #21|. The man whose wisdom dwells in
 his heart, will be found more truly prudent than many who
 possess shining talents. #22|. As waters to a thirsty land, so
 is a wise man to his friends and neighbours. #23|. The wise
 man's self-knowledge, always suggests something proper to be
 spoken to others. #24|. The word of God cures the diseases that
 weaken our souls. #25|. This is caution to all, to take heed of
 deceiving themselves as to their souls. #26|. We must labour for
 the meat which endureth to everlasting life, or we must perish.
 #27,28|. Ungodly men bestow more pains to do mischief than would
 be needful to do good. The whisperer separates friends: what a
 hateful, but how common a character! #29,30|. Some do all the
 mischief they can by force and violence, and are blind to the
 result. #31|. Old people especially should be found in the way
 of religion and godliness. #32|. To overcome our own passions,
 requires more steady management, than obtaining victory over an
 enemy. #33|. All the disposal of Providence concerning our
 affairs, we must look upon to be the determining what we
 referred to God; and we must be reconciled to them accordingly.
 Blessed are those that give themselves up to the will of God;
 for he knows what is good for them.