Proverbs — Chapter 6
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Verse 1
The wifman doth not abfolutely difwade from al manner of furetifhip, but from rafh, or vnaduifedly anfwering for others. And efpecially exhorteth to vfe al diligence in performing, or caufing others to performe that which is promifed or couenanted.
Verse 12
Euerie one that finneth witingly and of malice, refufing to obey God, imploueth his mouth, eies, feete, hands, and al parts with a wicked hart and intention to peruerte others: moft proper to heretikes, apoftates from the faith.
Verse 16
The former fix are al damnable, but this feuenth is moft deteftable, becaufe it is oppofite to the chief vertue charitie, it breaketh vnitie, & is the proper finne of the diuel.
Verse 27
Aboccafios of finne, efpecially probable, are to be fhunned.
Verse 30
Theft is alfo mortal finne againft the feuenth commandment, but not fo great as adulterie.