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The knowledge of many and great things hath been shewn us by the law, and the prophets, and others that have followed them: for which things Israel is to be commended for doctrine and wisdom, because not only they that speak must needs be skilful, but strangers also, both speaking and writing, may by their means become most learned. My grandfather Jesus, after he had much given himself to a diligent reading of the law, and the prophets, and other books, that were delivered to us from our fathers, had a mind also to write something himself, pertaining to doctrine and wisdom; that such as are desirous to learn, and are made knowing in these things, may be more and more attentive in mind, and be strengthened to live according to the law. I entreat you therefore to come with benevolence, and to read with attention, and to pardon us for those things wherein we may seem, while we follow the image of wisdom, to come short in the composition of words; for the Hebrew words have not the same force in them when translated into another tongue. And not only these, but the law also itself, and the prophets, and the rest of the books, have no small difference, when they are spoken in their own language. For in the eight and thirtieth year coming into Egypt, when Ptolemy Evergetes was king, and continuing there a long time, I found there books left, of no small nor contemptible learning. Therefore I thought it good, and necessary for me to bestow some diligence and labour to interpret this book; and with much watching and study in some space of time, I brought the book to an end, and set it forth for the service of them that are willing to apply their mind, and to learn how they ought to conduct themselves, who purpose to lead their life according to the law of the Lord.
All wisdom is from God, and is given to them that fear and love God.
God's servants must look for temptations: and must arm themselves with patience and confidence in God.
Lessons concerning the honour of parents, and humility, and avoiding curiosity.
An exhortation to works of mercy, and to the love of wisdom.
In temptation, etc... The meaning is, that before wisdom will choose any for her favourite, she will try them by leading them through contradictions, afflictions, and temptations, the usual noviceship of the children of God.
We must not presume of our wealth or strength: nor of the mercy of God, to go on in sin: we must be steadfast in virtue and truth.
Of true and false friends: and of the of the fruits of wisdom.
Religious and moral duties.
Repeat not, etc... Make not much babbling by repetition of words: but aim more at fervour of heart.
Thy arms... That is, with all thy power: or else by arms are here signified the right shoulders of the victims, which by the law fell to the priests. See ver. 35.
And restrain not grace from the dead... That is, withhold not from them the benefit of alms, prayers, and sacrifices. Such was the doctrine and practice of the church of God even in the time of the Old Testament. And the same has always been continued from the days of the apostles in the church of the New Testament.
Other lessons of wisdom and virtue.
Cautions with regard to women, and dangerous conversations.
The virtues and vices of men in power: the great evil of pride.
Judge his people... In the Greek it is, instruct his people.
The scribe... That is, the man that is wise and learned in the law.
Lessons of humility and moderation in all things.
We are to be liberal to the just: and not to trust the wicked.
Cautions in the choice of company.
The evil of avarice: works of mercy are recommended, and the love of wisdom.
Covenant of hell... The decree by which all are to go down to the regions of death.
Wisdom embraceth them that fear God. God is not the author of sin.
It is better to have none than many wicked children. Of the justice and mercy of God. His ways are unsearchable.
Six hundred thousand footmen, etc... Viz., the children of Israel, whom he sentenced to die in the wilderness. Num. 14.
Shewn forth... Viz., the glory and power of God upon the earth.
The creation and favour of God to man. An exhortation to turn to God.
Their eye saw, etc... Viz., when he gave the law on mount Sinai.
Offend less... Minue offendicula. That is, remove sins and the occasions of sins.
Go to the side, etc... Fly from the side of Satan and sin, and join with the holy ones, that follow God and godliness.
God's works are wonderful: we must serve him, and not our lusts.
Then shall he begin... God is so great and incomprehensible, that when man has done all that he can to find out his greatness and boundless perfections, he is still to begin: for what he has found out, is but a mere nothing in comparison with his infinity.
Admonition against sundry vices.
Rules with regard to correction, discretion, and avoiding lies.
Cautions against sin in general, and some sins in particular.
While the ungodly, etc... He condemneth and curseth himself: inasmuch as by sin he takes part with the devil, and is, as it were, his member and subject.
Wise sayings on divers subjects.
For the fool... In the language of the Holy Ghost, he is styled a fool, that turns away from God to follow vanity and sin. And what is said by the wise man against fools is meant of such fools as these.
A prayer for grace to flee sin: cautions against profane swearing and other vices.
That they spare me not in their ignorances, etc... That is, that the scourges and discipline of wisdom may restrain the ignorances, that is, the slips and offences which are usually committed by the tongue and the lips.
Wisdom praiseth herself: her origin, her dwelling, her dignity, and her fruits.
A most mighty king... Viz., Christ, who by his gospel, like an overflowing river, has enriched the earth with heavenly wisdom.
Who first hath perfect knowledge of her... Christ was the first that had perfect knowledge of heavenly wisdom.
Documents of wisdom on several subjects.
Of good and bad women.
From negligence... That is, from the neglect of the service of God: because the eager pursuit of the mammon of this world, is apt to make men of that calling forget the great duties of loving God above all things, and their neighbours as themselves.-Ibid. A huckster... Or, a retailer of wine. Men of that profession are both greatly exposed to danger of sin themselves, and are too often accessary to the sins of others.
Dangers of sin from several heads: the fear of God is the best preservative. He that diggeth a pit, shall fall into it.
And of a curse there is reconciliation... That is, it is easier to obtain a reconciliation after a curse, than after disclosing a secret.
Lessons against revenge and quarrels. The evils of the tongue.
In his commandments... Supply the sentence out of the Greek thus: Remember corruption and death, and abide in the commandments.
Of charity in lending money, and justice in repaying. Of alms, and of being surety.
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