CHAPTER IV. CLASSIFICATION AND ARRANGEMENT. THE Exercises in this Chapter are calculated not only to promote arrangement and condensation, but also, strongly to impress on the mind of the Student, the great practical truths of this portion of Holy Scripture. It might be useful to require the pupil to prefix the Numeral of the verse to each clause. LESSON 25.—p. 46. The Proverbs arranged in the third Stage, 62. EXERCISE. according to the directions. Proverbs, chap. x. verse 15-32. 1. a. Righteousness. — As the fear of the Lord prolongeth days, and His way imparteth strength; so, the righteous have in Him an everlasting foundation. The hope therefore of the righteous shall be gladness. b. By restraining their lips from evil, the tongue of the righteous shall become as choice silver, and their labour shall tend to life. The desire of the righteous shall be granted, and themselves shall never be removed. Vices. 1. Wickedness. - Destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity; their years being shortened, they shall not inhabit the earth. As the whirlwind passeth, so shall they be no more. The mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness, and their heart is little worth. As their fruit tendeth to sin, fear shall come upon them, causing their expectations to perish. 2. Wisdom. - A man of understanding hath wisdom, and is in the way of life. The mouth of him that refraineth his lips and keepeth instruction will bring forth wisdom. 3. Diligence. 2. Folly. He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander is a fool, whose sport is to do mischief. He that refuseth reproof erreth; and he also that dies for want of wisdom. In the multitude of words, there wanteth not sin; therefore, the froward tongue shall be cut out. 3. Idleness.-As vinegar to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is a sluggard to them that send him. LESSON 26.-p. 47. 63. The Proverbs arranged in the third Stage. Proverbs, chap. xi. verse 1—22. Virtues. 1. Righteousness.-Such as are upright in their way are the Lord's delight; their integrity shall direct their way, delivering them out of trouble, and from death. When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; for by the blessing which is on them it Vices. 1. Wickedness.-The wicked work a deceitful work; they shall not be unpunished. Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall fall into trouble and be taken in their own naughtiness. As he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death, LESSON 27. p. 49. 64. The Proverbs arranged in the third Stage. Proverbs, chap. xi. verse 23-31, and chap. xii. verse 1-12. Virtues. 1. Righteousness.—The desire and thoughts of the righteous being only for good, they diligently seek it, and also procure favour. The mouth of the upright shall deliver them. The righteous shall flourish as a branch which yieldeth fruit, whose tree shall never be moved. Behold the righteous shall obtain the favour of the Lord, and be recompensed in the earth; his house shall stand. 2. Wisdom. A man shall be commended according to his wisdom. He that winneth souls is wise, and he that loveth instruction loveth knowledge. 3. Industry. He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread. Vices. The ex 1. Wickedness. pectation of the wicked is wrath. The wicked and the sinner shall be duly recompensed on the earth, for, as they seek mischief it shall come upon them. A man shall not be established by wickedness; nor shall they that desire the net of evil men escape being overthrown. He that is of a perverse heart, whose counsels are deceit and whose words are to lie in wait for blood, shall be despised; the Lord shall condemn his devices. 2. Folly. He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. He that hateth reproof is brutish, and he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. 3. Idleness. 4. A virtuous woman. - A 4. An unfaithful woman.—A LESSON 28.—p. 50. 65. The Proverbs arranged in the third Stage. Proverbs, chap. xii. verse 13-28, and chap. xiii. verse 1—14. Virtue. 1. Righteousness. In the way of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death. The just shall come out of trouble and no evil shall happen to them. A righteous man hateth lying and his light rejoiceth; he is therefore more excellent than his neighbour. Vices. 1. Wickedness. Deceit is in the heart of him that imagineth evil, but he is snared by the transgression of his own lips. The soul of the wicked shall eat violence; his wickedness shall overthrow him, he shall be filled with mischief. As the wicked is loathsome, his lamp shall be put out, and himself come to shame. |