The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. There can be no question but that all hearts, and all the ways of men are, like the current of waters, subject to divine direction; and they that are made kings and priests to God and the Father... [ Continue Reading ]
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of everyone t... [ Continue Reading ]
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. The righte... [ Continue Reading ]
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. What treasure is this, but that which is derived from him, in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Colossians 2:3. And how doth the foolish spend it up? Surely, when despising h... [ Continue Reading ]
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof. Are not these things marked in opposition to what was said of the foolish man which went before? Surely that m... [ Continue Reading ]
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not. The sacri... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTI0NS Reader! amidst the mingled view this Chapter affords of grace and corruption, in all their opposite effects and consequences, as well as their origin and termination, oh! that God the Holy Ghost may be our teacher, to give us a right understanding in all things. If the heart of man be s... [ Continue Reading ]