CONTENTS. Under various similitudes, the Proverbs are continued to shew the wisdom of the wise, and the sad conduct of foolish men. Proverbs 26:1 As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool. As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeles... [ Continue Reading ]
The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors. As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly. Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS. If the Reader discovers Jesus in the midst of these verses, he will find what the wise man hath elsewhere observed, and with truth is found to be the case, that his name is as ointment poured forth. The discovery of his Person, and the apprehension of his character, relations, and offi... [ Continue Reading ]