4. Judgment - By the free and impartial exercise of justice. Gifts - Bribes.

8. Wrath - The wrath of God or of men, who were enraged against it.

9. Whether - Whether he, the wise man, deal sharply with him, or mildly, there is no rest, no end or fruit of the debate.

10. Seek - To preserve it.

15. Left - Suffered to follow his own will without restraint and chastening.

18. No vision - No prophecy; no publick preaching of God's word.

19. A servant - Who is so not only in condition, but also in the temper of his mind, disingenuous, and stubborn. Words - By mere words. Tho' - Though he know thy mind, and his own duty.

20. Hasty - Who is rash and heady in the management of his affairs.

21. Delicately - Allowing him too much freedom, and familiarity. A son - Will find him at last grow insolent, and forgetful of his servile condition.

24. Bewrayeth it not - Which he is bound to do for the publick good.

25. A snare - Is an occasion of many sins.