Proverbs 17

^{1 a} For where as were manie sacrifices, there were manie portions giuen to the people, wherewith thei feasted.

^{2 b} That is, shal be made gouernour ouer the children.

^{7 /} Ebr, the lippe of excellencie.

^{8 c} The reward hathe great force to gaine the heartes of men.

^{9 d} He that admonisheth the prince of his faute, maketh him his enemie.

^{11 e} By the messenger is ment suche meanes, as God vseth to punish the rebelles.

^{12 f} Whereby he meaneth the wicked in his rage, who hathe no feare of God.

^{16 g} What auaileth it the wicked to be riche, seing he setteth not his minde to wisdome?

^{17 h} So that he is more then a friend, euen a brother that helpeth in timeof aduersitie.

^{18 i} Read {Chap. 6, 1}

^{19 k} Lifteth vp him self aboue his degre.

^{23 l} That is, secretly & out of the bosome of the riche.

^{24 m} That is, wander to & fro & seke not after wisdome.

^{26 n} For their wel doing.