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1 But he that giveth his mind to the law of the most High, and is occupied in the meditation thereof, will
seek out the wisdom of all the ancient, and be occupied in prophecies.
2 He will keep the sayings of the renowned men: and where subtil parables are, he will be there also.
4 He shall serve among great men, and appear before princes: he will travel through strange countries;
for he hath tried the good and the evil among men.
5 He will give his heart to resort early to the Lord that made him, and will pray before the most High,
and will open his mouth in prayer, and make supplication for his sins.
6 When the great Lord will, he shall be filled with the spirit of understanding: he shall pour out wise
sentences, and give thanks unto the Lord in his prayer.
8 He shall shew forth that which he hath learned, and shall glory in the law of the covenant of the Lord.
9 Many shall commend his understanding; and so long as the world endureth, it shall not be blotted out;
his memorial shall not depart away, and his name shall live from generation to generation.
14 And give ye a sweet savour as frankincense, and flourish as a lily, send forth a smell, and sing a song
of praise, bless the Lord in all his works.
15 Magnify his name, and shew forth his praise with the songs of your lips, and with harps, and in praising
him ye shall say after this manner:
16 All the works of the Lord are exceeding good, and whatsoever he commandeth shall be accomplished in due
season.
17 And none may say, What is this? wherefore is that? for at time convenient they shall all be sought out:
at his commandment the waters stood as an heap, and at the words of his mouth the receptacles of waters.
21 A man need not to say, What is this? wherefore is that? for he hath made all things for their uses.
26 The principal things for the whole use of man’s life are water, fire, iron, and salt, flour of wheat,
honey, milk, and the blood of the grape, and oil, and clothing.
28 There be spirits that are created for vengeance, which in their fury lay on sore strokes; in the time
of destruction they pour out their force, and appease the wrath of him that made them.
30 Teeth of wild beasts, and scorpions, serpents, and the sword punishing the wicked to destruction.
31 They shall rejoice in his commandment, and they shall be ready upon earth, when need is; and when their
time is come, they shall not transgress his word.