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Here is noted that words and discourse abound most, where there 

 is idleness and want. 



I rimus in sua causa Justus ; sctl venit altera pars, ft inquirit in cum. 



Here is observed that in all causes the first talc posacsseth initrh, 

 in such sort, that the prejudice thereby wrought will be hardly 

 removed, except some abuse or falsity in the information be detected. 

 Verba billnguis quasi simplicia, et ipsa pcrveniunt ad intcrioria ventris. 



Here is distinguished, that flattery and insinuation, which sccmcth 

 set and artificial, sinketh not far ; but that entcrcth deep which hath 

 show of nature, liberty, and simplicity. 



Qui crudit dcrisorcm, ipsc sibi injuriam facit ; et qui arguit impiuin, sibi niaculam 

 general. 



Here caution is given how we tender reprehension to arrogant and 

 scornful natures, whose manner is to esteem it for contumely, and 

 accordingly to return it. 



Da sapicnti occasionem, et addetur ei sapientia. 



Here is distinguished the wisdom brought into habit, and that 

 which is but verbal, and swimming only in conceit ; for the one upon 

 the occasion presented is quickened and redoubled, the other is 

 amazed and confused. 



Quomodo in aquis resplendent vultus prospicicntium, sic corda hominum muni- 

 festa stint prudcntibus. 



Here the mind of a wise man is compared to a glass, wherein 

 the images of all diversity of natures and customs are represented, 

 from which representation procecdeth that application, 



Qui sapit, innumeris moribus aptus erit. 



Thus have I staid somewhat longer upon these sentences politic of 

 Solomon than is agreeable to the proportion of an example, led with a 

 desire, to give authority to this part of knowledge, which I noted as 

 deficient, by so excellent a precedent ; and have also attended them 

 with brief observations, such as to my understanding offer no violence 

 to the sense, though I know they may be applied to a more divine 

 use: but it is allowed even in divinity, that some interpretations, yea, 

 and some writings, have more of the eagle than other ; but taking 

 them as instructions for life, they might have received large discourse, 

 if I would have broken them and illustrated them by deducemcnts and 

 examples. 



Neither was this in use only with the Hebrews, but it is generally 

 to be found in the wisdom of the more ancient times : that as men 

 found out any observation that they thought was good for life, they 

 would gather it and express it in parable, or aphorism, or fable. But for 

 fables, they were vicegerents and supplies where examples failed : now 

 that the times abound with history, the aim is better when the mark is 

 alive. And therefore tbc form of writing, which of all others is the 



