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But, sajs the wise man, better is the end of a thing than the 

 beginning thereof. 



The lines of the farmer have indeed fallen to him in pleasant 

 places ; he hath a goodly heritage. 



Agriculture, like the wisdom of Solomon, is a " tree of life to 

 them that lay hold upon her, and happy is every one that retain- 

 eth her." 



She shall be health to his mind and marrow to his bones. 



His barns shall be filled with plenty, and his presses shall burst 

 out with new wine. 



Length of days is in her right hand, and in her left hand riches 

 and honor. 



Her ways are ways of pleasantness and all her paths are peace. 



When thou liest down thou shalt not be afraid, yea, thou shalt 

 lie down and thy sleep shall be sweet. 



Forsake her not and she shall preserve thee, love her and she 

 shall keep thee, exalt her and she shall promote thee. 



