Pillars with pleasure 4 chapter 4 Done's the brass Altar molten Sea behold Courts Lavers Tables Candlesticks of gold 5 chapter 5 Ent'ring the Ark the Oracle aloud the Trumpets sound the House fill'd with a cloud 6 chapter 6 First Isr'el Solomon then God doth bless by Prayer Gods house consecrated is 7 chapter 7 Gods fire consumes the off'rings all oblation bring answer'd is the pray'r of Consecration 8 chapter 8 His Buildings Rulers Gentiles Tribute pay his Ophir fleet his off'rings every day 9 chapter 9 Jedidiah Sheba's Queen admires for state wisdom wealth his presents his reign and fate 10 chapter 10 King Rehoboam slights his old Councel ten Tribes him leave with stones Adoram kill 11 chapter 11 Levites Priests all fearing God to him speed fight Isr'el he may not his wives forts seed 12 chapter 12 Mark Rehoboams sin Shishak him whips Repents his Judgment less'ned death him nips 13 chapter 13 Next reigns Abijah wars with Isr'els King In God trusts overcomes his wives off-spring 14 chapter 14 Of Asa's zeal see here his peace forts might Calling on God he Zerah puts to flight 15 chapter 15 Promis'd's Gods aid to his Asa with God Cov'nants unqueens Ma'chah for Idol-gods 16 chapter 16 Quell'd from building Ramah is Baasha Hanan shut up Physitians seek doth Asa 17 chapter 17 Reigns prospers Jehoshaphat Priests are sent Judah to teach his strength foes gifts present 18 chapter 18 Striking alliance with Ahab he goes Against Ramoth Ahab his life doth lose 19 chapter 19 Threatned for this he goeth through his Land to Levites Priests and Judges gives command 20 chapter 20 Up ' gainst him comes Lots seed he fasts prays foils gives thanks his Ebion Gezer fleet God spoils 21 chapter 21 After him Joram reigns his Brethren slays of wives sons rob'd he sadly ends his days 22 chapter 22 By Jehu slain is wicked Ahaziah Joash sav'd from the hands of Athaliah 23 chapter 23 Crown'd Joash is by Jehojada slain Athaliah God's worship 's up again 24 chapter 24 During Jehojada's life he 's good then falls to Idols Zacharie's blood for his blood calls 25 chapter 25 Each Traytor slain Amaziahs hir'd host dismiss'd spoil'd Edom foil'd his pride dear cost 26 chapter 26 Full prosp'rous is Uzziah till pride makes him a leper then Jotham the Rule takes 27 chapter 27 Good is his reign Ammon doth Tribute pay of force after him Ahaz bears the sway 28 chapter 28 Horrid is Ahaz Syrians Israel his people captives lead his sins excel 29 chapter 29 In a good way doth Hezekiah reign purg'd is Gods House his worship up again 30 chapter 30 Kept is the Passeover for fourteen days Altars destroy'd with joy they give God praise 31 chapter 31 Levites and Priests their work assigned have at the Kings word the Tythes the people gave 32 chapter 32 Mark the pride fall of Ashurs King and Host Hezeki's sick cur'd proud yields up the ghost 33 chapter 33 Naught is Manasses captiv'd prays restor'd Amon like him by servants in blood goar'd 34 chapter 34 Of Josiahs reforming Law found read he mourns cov'nants Judahs fall prophesi'd 35 chapter 35 Passeover's kept by him th' Aegyptian King him kills his loss Judah doth sadly sing 36 chapter 36 Quick ruine doth Josiahs sons seed bring to Gods house till restor'd by Persia's King EZRA 1 chapter 1 AT Cyrus leave Jews to return prepare for Temple-work restor'd its Vessels are 2 chapter 2 Behold the number of each Tribe that went their goods and what to God they did present 3 chapter 3 Continual off'rings are on Altar made with tears and joys Temples foundation 's laid 4 chapter 4 Decree of Artaxerxes hindereth the work by foes procurement to his death 5 chapter 5 Encourag'd by Gods Prophets once again they buil'd Tatnai would let but all in vain 6 chapter 6 Finisht it is by Darius's command the Passeover is kept in Jury-Land 7 chapter 7 Going to Jury Ezra from the King favour obtaineth thanks God for the thing 8 chapter 8 His company for min'sters he demands a fast's kept Treasure put into Priests hands 9 chapter 9 Isr'els affinity with strangers he confesseth mourns prays ' gainst it earnestly 10 chapter 10 Known here their grief is for this sin and care to put their wives away and who they were NEHEMIAH 1 chapter 1 AT Hanania's sad news Nehemi fasts mourns prays because of Jerusalem wastes 2 chapter 2 By Persia's King his grief is spi'd he 's sent to build Jerusalem their foes discontent 3 chapter 3 Counted here are the names of persons all and order who re-edifi'd the wall 4 chapter 4 Deride do foes he prays the work goes on with workmen arm'd they watch his direction 5 chapter 5 Extortion stopt they restitution make the Rulers pay Nehemy will not take 6 chapter 6 Fraud rumors Prophets of Sanballat fail the wall is built the foes hearts thereat quail 7 chapter 7 Good Hananiah hath the Cities charge of Jews return'd a Catalogue at large 8 chapter 8 Here Ezra reads the Law the people weep but are forbid the feast of booths they keep 9 chapter 9 Isr'el doth fast repent Levites confess their sins Gods goodness Cov'nant a redress 10 chapter 10 Kept are their names the Covenant who seal'd the tenure of it is at full reveal'd 11 chapter 11 Lots shew the tenth person who must abide in Salem there the Rulers must reside 12 chapter 12 Mention'd are Priests who with Zerubbabel came they dedicate the wall with thankful clame 13 chapter 13 Now read's the Law communion mixt redressed Temple and Sabbath sins strange wives repressed ESTHER 1 chapter 1 AT the Kings feast Queen Vasthi will not come Divorc'd a Law men shall bear rule at home 2 chapter 2 'Bove all Maids Esther is Queen'd here a Treason discovered is by Mordecai in season 3 chapter 3 Crouch to proud Haman will not Mordecai Haman gets a Decree all Jews to slay 4 chapter 4 Doleful are Jews Esther mov'd to redress their woes a fast commands to beg success 5 chapter 5 Esther finds grace feasts Haman with the King for Mordecai a gallows is building 6 chapter 6 For service done Mordecai rides in state by Hamans counsel his friends speak his fate 7 chapter 7 Gain audience Esther doth Haman accuse on his gallows is hang'd the foe of th' Jews 8 chapter 8 Hamans house given to Esther the Decree revers'd Mordecai's honour the Jews glee 9 chapter 9 Jews enemies and Hamans sons are slain the two days feast of Purim they ordain 10 chapter 10 King Ahasuerus greatness here 's set forth with Mordecai his Publike-seeking worth JOB 1 chapter 1 A Good great man is Job by Gods permission Sathan him strips of all his rare submission 2 chapter 2 Boyls grieve Jobs body grief doth pain his soul his wife him tempts three friends come to condole 3 chapter 3 Cursed is Jobs birth-day he longs to die complains of life because of misery 4 chapter 4 Declaim against poor
chapter 19 The Levites wife abus'd at Gibeah dead is cut in twelve and over Israel spread 20 chapter 20 Vile though the fact Benjamites do defend foil Isr'el twice are ruin'd in the end 21 chapter 21 A Tribes loss moan'd six hundred men remain who wives obtain their Tribe to raise again RUTH 1 chapter 1 A Dearth Elimelech and his Sons death brings in Moab Ruth to home-bound Naomi clings 2 chapter 2 Boaz Ruth gleaning finds and favour shows Ruth of her corn on Naomi bestows 3 chapter 3 Counsell'd by her Ruth lies at Boaz feet a kinsmans part is promis'd as was meet 4 chapter 4 Discharge he doth his promise Marriage joyns with Ruth a royal seed springs from their loyns I. SAMUEL 1 chapter 1 AT Hannahs prayer heal'd's her barrenness Samuels birth vow'd to God rendred is 2 chapter 2 By song Hannah thanks God more children hath Eli reproves his sons God threats in wrath 3 chapter 3 Call'd Samuel is God shews him Elies woes he shews it Eli and in credit grows 4 chapter 4 Defeated Israel is the Ark is lost with Elies sons his Phineas wifes life cost 5 chapter 5 Ekron Gath Ashdod plagu'd with Emerod for their profaning of the Ark of God 6 chapter 6 From Philistims the Ark's return'd again the Bethshemites looking into it are slain 7 chapter 7 Gods Ark to Kiriath brought they wail their sins at Samuels pray'r they rout the Philistims 8 chapter 8 His sons not treading Samuels path they crave a King his manner shewn their will they have 9 chapter 9 In seeking his Sires Asses lost Saul goes to Samuel who him feasts his reign foreshows 10 chapter 10 King Saul's annointed firm'd by signs heart new'd chosen by lot despis'd by varlets rude 11 chapter 11 Lockt up by siege of Nahash Jabish men Seek aid Saul frees them is made King ag'en 12 chapter 12 Mention'd is Samuels Justice Isr'els sin with thunder-fearing mercy comforting 13 chapter 13 Noid's Geba's fort allarm Philistims sound Sauls off'ring checkt with him no smith is found 14 chapter 14 O'rethrown the Philistims by Jonathan are Sauls oath his sons sentence the people bar 15 chapter 15 Preserving Amaleks spoils God Saul forsakes Samuel kills Agag and of Saul leave takes 16 chapter 16 Quitting Saul Samuel ' nointeth David Kiâ—… Sauls evil spirit's expell'd by his harping 17 chapter 17 Repell'd Sauls host is at Goliahs sight David him kills Philistims put to flight 18 chapter 18 Strong love this drew from Jonathan Sauls hate Saul Michal as a snare gives for his mate 19 chapter 19 Trains ' gainst David by Jonathan shewn be pleads for him Sauls rage Michal sets him free 20 chapter 20 With David Jonathan doth league renew Sauls anger ' gainst them both their sad adiew 21 chapter 21 Abimelech at Nob doth entertain David at Gath fear makes him madness fain 22 chapter 22 Bands flock to David he his Parents leaves in Moab Doeg Priests of life bereaves 23 chapter 23 Chace Keilahs foes doth David false their heart Saul rounding him Philistims Saul divert 24 chapter 24 David spares Sauls life shews his innocence Sauls swears him parts confessing his offence 25 chapter 25 Ended is Sam'els life Abigails wise carriage prevents from blood Nabals death her marriage 26 chapter 26 From slaying Saul David Abishai stays takes Sauls spear Saul's and Abners fault displays 27 chapter 27 Gath holding David Saul pursues no moe David beggs Ziklag 's counted Judahs foe 28 chapter 28 He 's Achish's guard Saul left of God in fear seeks to a witch from her his fall doth hear 29 chapter 29 Incens'd Philist David away do send him both doth Achish and his acts commend 30 chapter 30 Kindled at Ziklags spoil are Davids men he Amalek pursues gains all age'n 31 chapter 31 Losing the battle Saul and his sons fall whom Jabish men honour with funeral II. SAMUEL 1 chapter 1 AN Amal'kite owning Sauls death is slain David laments Saul and his Jonathan 2 chapter 2 By Judah David's crown'd crow'nd's Ishbosheth by Abner their men fight As'hels death 3 chapter 3 ' Creast's Davids power and sons chaf'd Abner turns Joab him kills is curs'd David him mourns 4 chapter 4 Dire Traitors Ishbosheth their Master slay to them the like King David doth repay 5 chapter 5 Enstall'd by all 's David takes Zions Tower Hiram sends gifts Philistims feel his power 6 chapter 6 From Gibeah th'Ark's brought Uzza's death its rest with Obed thence to Zion Davids feast 7 chapter 7 Gods house David would build forbad Gods blessing on him and his he prays and thanks confessing 8 chapter 8 Here diverse Kings subdu'd Toi's presents are off'red to God with Treasures gain'd in War 9 chapter 9 Jonathans Son Ziba to Court doth bring his honour Sauls lands giv'n him by the King 10 chapter 10 King Nahash dead David to chear his Son sends Messengers are abus'd War thereon 11 chapter 11 Long 's Rabbah sieg'd Davids adultery Uriah murther'd is by treachery 12 chapter 12 Made known his sins by Nathan he repented Solomons birth Rabbah surpriz'd tormented 13 chapter 13 Noble-sprung Tamar Amnon doth defile Absolon flies having him slain by guile 14 chapter 14 Obtain doth Tekoas widow his return his beauty seed he Joabs corn doth burn 15 chapter 15 Proud Absalon rebels his father flies Curseth Achitophel Davids Armies 16 chapter 16 Quitted with treachery Ziba Shimei rails Hushai complies the house-top incest wails 17 chapter 17 Rude is Achitophels death by Davids friends what course to steer what 's counsel'd Hushai sends 18 chapter 18 Strict's David's charge concerning Absolon he 's hang'd in oak his Fathers grief thereon 19 chapter 19 This ceas'd by Joab the King home is brought Excus'd Mephibosheth Shemei pardon sought 20 chapter 20 With Sheba's death at Abel the War ends false Joab Amasa to his grave sends 21 chapter 21 A three years famine for Sauls cruelties seven of his sons hang'd Davids victories 22 chapter 22 By songs doth David his Gods praise advance for blessings great power full deliverance 23 chapter 23 Confest beyond sense Davids faith is here in his last words his mighty men who were 24 chapter 24 David doth number Israel wailes th' offence of three plagues chuseth three days pestilence I KINGS 1 chapter 1 AGe must a nurse have Adonijah reigns Solomon's crown'd th' Usurper pardon gains 2 chapter 2 Bold Joab Shâ—mei Adonijah slain the causes Zauok doth the Priest-hood gain 3 chapter 3 Chusing of wisdom Solomon gains life wealth and honour he ends two harlots strife 4 chapter 4 Describ'd are Solomons greatness Princes peace provision state books wisdom great encrease 5 chapter 5 Exchang'd for goods trees men by Hiram be for Temple work the workmens number see 6 chapter 6 Form of the Temple when built how extended its beauty Gods promise In what time ended 7 chapter 7 Great structures rais'd for Pharaohs Daughter one Hiram more Temple-work is set upon 8 chapter 8 He dedicates Gods house
Job doth Eliphaz Gods judgments not on just but wicked pass 5 chapter 5 End all men do in sorrow Gods affliction regard the happy end of his correction 6 chapter 6 Far beyond fault his rod is Job contends craves death it comfort brings ' plains of his friends 7 chapter 7 Gall'd with continual plagues Job longs to die his restlesness and Gods vigilancie 8 chapter 8 Hypocrites sure fall from 'fore Ages ey'd Gods just dealing with men to Job appli'd 9 chapter 9 Job having blam'd his friends desires to know his sin and cause why God afflicts him so 10 chapter 10 Kept down by grief lifes weariness Job sho'ws begs before death some slacking of his woes 11 chapter 11 Lasht's Job for self-just Gods wisdom none can search out the blessing of the penitent man 12 chapter 12 Mov'd by his friends taunts Job doth justifie himself sets forth Gods Omnipotencie 13 chapter 13 No friend Job hath but 's partial he doth show his faith his sins and Gods purpose would know 14 chapter 14 Obstruct grace doth Job death's sure life is short past no return the cause sin he waits for 't 15 chapter 15 Poor Job for self-defending is reprov'd as wicked wicked mens unquiet's prov'd 16 chapter 16 Quip Job doth his friends for their cruelty Shews his sad cause pleads his innocencie 17 chapter 17 Runs Job to God harsh acts astonish may not quell the just his hope 's in death not day 18 chapter 18 See Job impatient presumptuous blam'd the miseries of wicked men are nam'd 19 chapter 19 The sad complaint of Job and various woes craves pity faith in th' Resurrection shows 20 chapter 20 Vile mens triumphing and their final state oppression sweet shall end in dismal fate 21 chapter 21 A wicked man may thrive who God withstood his ruine In death equal bad and good 22 chapter 22 By mans works God's not gain'd many sins laid ' gainst Job call'd to repent with grace displai'd 23 chapter 23 Confessing Gods grace Job longs him to see God unseen see us his stable decree 24 chapter 24 Deceit oppression and adultery though safe a while are in Gods dreadful eye 25 chapter 25 Elohims fear dominion and might declare can no man nor be just in 's sight 26 chapter 26 From Bildad Job no help nor comfort findes of Gods great Pow'r and Providence him mindes 27 chapter 27 Good Job's sincere sans hope the Hypocrite On ill mens blessings God doth curses write 28 chapter 28 Had may be knowledge of things natural not wisdom its worth must from Heaven fall 29 chapter 29 Job longeth for declares his former state his justice when he judged in the gate 30 chapter 30 Kickt at by varlets is in misery he condol'd others God hears not his cry 31 chapter 31 Lust fraud oppression av'rice bribery Job doth disclaim his hospitality 32 chapter 32 Mov'd young Elihu's with Job and his friends having them heard in zeal his judgment spends 33 chapter 33 Now as God pleads he no count of his facts gives his ways to call men to holy acts 34 chapter 34 Old Jobs charg'd charging God with wrong he must be just mâ—n lies before him in the dust 35 chapter 35 Past hurt by sin is God or by good gain men wanting faith in trouble cry in vain 36 chapter 36 Quench doth Jobs sins Gods favour whom he must extol and magnifie because he 's dust 37 chapter 37 Renown'd is Gods power by his works this binds man him to fear his wisdom none out finds 38 chapter 38 Summon'd is Job by God to answer he 's convinc'd of ignorance debility 39 chapter 39 The goats and other Creatures named are Gods Providence and power to declare 40 chapter 40 Vile Job himself affirms God him stir doth his attributes to shew of Behemoth 41 chapter 41 Almighty God sets forth what he do can by his dispose of great Leviathan 42 chapter 42 Bows Job to God his cause preferr'd his friends submit he 's blest with wealth his days he ends The Book of PSALMS 1 Psalm 1 A Good man 's blest describ'd as fruitful tree the wicked as the chaff destroy'd shall be 2 Psalm 2 Bold Heathen rage consult ' gainst Christ in vain they must submit themselves unto his reign 3 Psalm 3 Compell'd by Absolon David doth fly he prays on God rests for security 4 Psalm 4 David begs audience enemies doth reprove exhort mans happiness stands in Gods love 5 Psalm 5 Expressing Gods hate ' gainst vile men he prays for his foes fall the Saints safety always 6 Psalm 6 Filled with grief through sickness and fierce foes he mercy sues through faith triumphs o're those 7 Psalm 7 ' Gainst his foes hate professing innocency he prays their fall his safety faith doth spy 8 Psalm 8 Heav'ns host and all the world set forth Gods praise his love to man doth admiration raise 9 Psalm 9 Jah's prais'd for foes defeat David prays he like cause may have ill mens ruine to see 10 Psalm 10 King David prays ' gainst ill mens insolence prays for redress professeth confidence 11 Psalm 11 Let sinners threat David trusts God who knows their plots their end to good men his face shows 12 Psalm 12 Marking good mens decay help he doth pray proud flâ—tt'ring tongues oppressours God will slay 13 Psalm 13 No help comes David cries how long he prays preventing grace rests on Gods gracious rays 14 Psalm 14 Th'Atheists vile are nat'ral men yet fear David on Gods salvation trust doth rear 15 Psalm 15 Pourtrai'd are those in Zion who shall dwell none taking use bribes none who tales lies tell 16 Psalm 16 Quickned by faith not works for help he prays hates idle hopes to rise and live always 17 Psalm 17 Resting on his right heart he aid doth call shews his foes pride craft in hope sues their fall 18 Psalm 18 Sav'd from his enemies and Saul he sings praise for Gods various wonderful blessings 19 Psalm 19 The Creatures shew Gods praise the word his grace he prays ' gainst sins close reigning for Gods face 20 Psalm 20 Venting her prayses forth the King to bless the Church trusts God will give her more success 21 Psalm 21 A Psalm of praise for getting Ammons crown David trusts his foes shall sink lower down 22 Psalm 22 Being dismai'd David complains and prays in his distress others to thanks doth raise 23 Psalm 23 Confident of comfort in every state Gods goodness will him follow unto fate 24 Psalm 24 Due right to th' earth hath Christ heav'ns dwellers see the King of glory must received be 25 Psalm 25 Exalting faith David doth beg of God for sins remission and help from â—…s rod. 26 Psalm 26 Flying to God David makes this his ground ' mongst sinners not body his heart is sound 27 Psalm 27 Gods pow'r his love to God his fervent pray'r supports his faith against storms of despair 28 Psalm 28 He prays against his enemies God doth bless petitions
part 11 L Long troubles force complaints faith doth not fail he 'l keep Gods Law prays mercy may him bail 12 part 12 M Make Gods word void nought can 't is Davids stay in sinking times he 'l it retain alway 13 part 13 N Nought he loves or minds more than Gods word why than teachers aged he knows more thereby 14 part 14 O Obey he will Gods word 's his lamp joy lot begs acceptance troubles him bend cannot 15 part 15 P Professing love obedience to Gods word he seeks support the wicked down are trod 16 part 16 Q Quoting Gods promise he deliv'rance prays from oppressors Gods time is come he says 17 part 17 R Rare 's God 's Law in effects he longs for 't grace direction begs grievs ' cause it takes no place 18 part 18 S Straight faithful pure's Gods word his foes him vext for breaking it he keeps it though perplext 19 part 19 T The Psalmist craves relief Gods statutes he will keep early muse on true firm they be 20 part 20 U Urging his constancie zeal love Gods truth word mercy his suit for release renew'th 21 part 21 W When Princes vex Gods Law 's his fear hope love he keeps it such great peace have from above 22 part 22 Y Yearning for audience help he vows to praise God preach his word 't is his choice joy always PROVERBS of SOLOMON 1 chapter 1 ATtend to wisdoms Laws lewd lures avoid scorners of wisdoms counsel shal be stroi'd 2 chapter 2 By wisdom are her sons taught how to shun ill men and whores and in good ways to run 3 chapter 3 Commandment keep truth mercy patience faith peace alms-deeds fear wisdoms excellence 4 chapter 4 Directing Children to obey he taught his Fathers Laws The paths of persons naught Decline Get wisdom why shun froward talk thy heart keep safe thy paths weigh ere thou walk 5 chapter 5 Esteem wisdom content be liberal chaste whoredoms mischief wicked men shall fall 6 chapter 6 Flee suretiship sloth mischief God doth hate seven things Obedience good whoremongers state 7 chapter 7 Great is his danger and simplicity who 's led away by harlots flattery 8 chapter 8 Here 's wisdoms fame plainness excellencie its nature power wealth eternity 9 chapter 9 Invited all are unto wisdoms feast Scorners rebuke not the whores ways exprest 10 chapter 10 Know how differ love hate wisdom and folly sloth labour just unjust speech bad and holy 11 chapter 11 Lo false weights lowly just sincere men and merciful ' gainst their contraries here stand Light ' vails wealth counsel much good wives prais'd are Fair fools taling corn-hoorders sureties fare 12 chapter 12 Merciful good men are reproof fools hate his wrath soon known a good wife crowns her mate Men good wise diligent opposed see to men contrary Lyars hated be 13 chapter 13 Nipt pratlers are sloth pride lyes word-despiser wise good describ'd good company makes wiser Nought some have yet rich of wealth well ill got of cock'ring parents wicked nuncio's lot 14 chapter 14 Of wisdom folly signs false witnessings backbitings labour what advanceth Kings Oppressing poor despising fearing of God what good men do and gain wicked mens rod. 15 chapter 15 Pure tongue rules God sees all wise fools good bad mirth sorrow differenc'd scorners case is sad Pride sloth brib'ry their ill with love and grace a little before troubled wealth hath place 16 chapter 16 Qualities royal whisp'rers self-conceit pride frowardness the good man's little 's great Quiet grace gains the wise upright meek prais'd all 's made for God by grace gray-hairs are rais'd 17 chapter 17 Rule shall wise servants God tries hearts a friend loves still faults blab not fools signs proud mans end Reproofs wise men embrace the poor mock not by quiet strife mirth silence what is got 18 chapter 18 Strifes cause sloth eye not men pride God 's a tower a wounded sp'rit friends what Death in tongues power 19 chapter 19 The rich make friends the poor his Brethren hate false swearers rod the wrathful and fools fate The sluggard scold merciful wife that 's wise smite scorners waste not parents sons chastise 20 chapter 20 Wine mocks a Kings wrath what his duty deep is counsel shun strife none clean love not sleep Works shew men weights and buyers false sloth's vain Sire-cursers taling suretiship ill gain 21 chapter 21 Accepted's Justice justs joy God weighs hearts ill gain injustice wickedness subverts A scold what poor not hearing loving pleasure the good of labour keeping tongue in measure 22 chapter 22 Bounty credit wisdom humility their good of training youth heart purifie Bane of the froward sluggards whores sureties oppressors Landmarks move not hear the wise 23 chapter 23 Curbs for feeding wealth stays not th' Orphans field take not instructions hear correct thy child Children good Parents joy buy truth decline wine-bibbers whores the bane of drinking wine 24 chapter 24 Draw from ill men wisdoms praise Innocents in danger help spoil not the righteous tents Damp joys when foes fall fear God and the King envy revenge false witness sloth their sting 25 chapter 25 Edicts for Kings strife-rules a word in season how good vain boasters pleasures use in reason Eschew gadding of false swearing the ill faithless men brawling wives enemies fill 26 chapter 26 Fools sluggards busie-bodies are offence tale-bearers flatt'rers cheat on loves pretence 27 chapter 27 Great 's envies rage boast not wise men foresee evil of friends scolds care of family 28 chapter 28 Heap many Lords doth sin ill ones enslave givers no want usurers free sons have How poor men pass the rich ill mates bring shame and rags he 's blest that fears quick getters blame 29 chapter 29 In publick private Government instructions of anger pride theft fearfulness corruptions 30 chapter 30 Know Gods word add not to ' t a man state's best Sire-mockers bane Agurs fives fours exprest 31 chapter 31 Lemuel chaste must be sober must defend and cheer the fainting The good wifes commend ECCLESIASTES 1 chapter 1 ALl things are vain Creatures restless nought new old forgot Solomon found by wisdoms view 2 chapter 2 Brave pleasure's in vain fools wise have one event none knows his heir 't is best joy in goods lent 3 chapter 3 Changes of times mans work 's vain Gods are best he shall judge man who dies like the brute beast 4 chapter 4 Dead prais'd are from oppressions coveting envy sloth wise poor exceeds wilful King 5 chapter 5 Entring Gods worship beware wealth is vain 't is Gods gift to enjoy our labours gain 6 chapter 6 Full vain 's wealth without use without wealth vain children old age none future things can name 7 chapter 7 ' Gainst vanity a good name patience the house of Mourning Wisdom's a defence 8 chapter 8 Honour Kings Divine Providence attend just poor than wicked rich make better end 9 chapter 9 In outwards all 's alike none knows lifes length comfort 's all this lifes lot