Proverbs 21

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The Kings heart] Jer. X. 23. Ezek. XXI. 19, 20, 21. Though never so absolute, is ruled yet, and over-ruled by him who is higher then the highest. Yea, to do his will, though unwitting to the King.

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then Sacrifice] To obey is better then sacrifice. God will have mercie, and not sacrifice. Mark XII. 33. Heathens could see, and say so much. See Esay I. 11. Hos. VI. 6. Micah VI. 7.

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the plowing] Whether they plot, or plough. Tit. I. 15. As a plaguesore will render the richest robe infectious. Even their Prayer is sinne.

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diligent] Chap. X. 4. and chap. XII. 24.

bastie] Rashly, make more hast then good speed to be rich.

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treasures] Chap. X. 2. and chap. XI. 4. and chap. XIII. 11. and chap. XX. 21. So in Achan. Joshuah that could stay the Sunne in his course, could not stay him from fingering those accursed treasures.

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The robberie] Robbing and spoyling others, by briberie, wrong judgement, and wrong dealing.

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A brawling woman] chap. XXV. 24. and chap. XIX. 13. and XXVII. 15.

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desireth evil] Evil to all, but to himself.

findes no favour] Whether he sink or swim, is no part of his care.

Psal. LXIX. 26. 2 Tim. III. 3.

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wisely considereth] That it shall be overthrown; and so envies not at their present prosperitie; but makes their destruction his instruction, Esay XXVI. 11. 1 Cor. X. 11. Psal. LII. 6.

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not be heard] Of God; or man, Matth. XVIII. 30. Esay LVIII. 7, 9.

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A gift] Chap. XVII. 8. and chap. XVIII. 16. and XIX. 6. This Abigael knew well, 1 Sam. XXV.

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it is joy] Psal. CIX. 162. Rom. VII. 22.

Workers] Jer IX. 5. Psal. VII. 14. Esay V. 18.

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wandereth] He cannot wander so farre as to misse of hell, Prov. II. 18. Esay L. 11. in that Congregation-house of Gehenna-gyants; where is punishment without pitie, miserie without mercie, sorrow without succour, crying without comfort, mischief without measure.

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loveth pleasure] Luke XVI. 13

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a ransome] Chap. XI. 8. God causing that to fall upon the wicked, which was intended against the righteous.

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spendeth it up] Foolishly lavisheth it. 1 Pet. IV. 3, 4. Whereas it should be husbanded thriftily, for necessity, and honest affluence, and comfortable livelihood.

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followeth after] Though not overtake it: si faciat, etiamsi non perficiat; though he cannot open the door, yet if he lift at the latch; be an active apprentise, though not yet his crafts-master.

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A wise man scaleth] Prudence is better then Puissance, Eccles. VII. 19. and IX. 15, 16. Prov. XXIV. 5. 2 Sam. XX. 16, 21, 22.

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Proud] Chap. XIII. 10. and chap. XV. 25.

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giveth] Chap. XI. 25. and chap. XXII. 9. Esay LVIII. 7. Psal. CXII. 9. 2. Cor. IX. 9. Deut. XV. 10. Matth. XIX. 21, 22. Rom. XII. S. Eccles. XI. 2. Ephes. IV. 28. See on Prov. XIX. 17.

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heareth] What he witnesseth.

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against the Lord] The arme of humane policie (as Jeroboams) in that case shrinks up presently.

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The horse] Though so serviceable; Job XXXIX. 19,—25. Yet avails not. Psal. XXXIII. 17.