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(They are unknown) because they had no bard to sing their praises.
(They are unknown) because they had no bard to sing their praises.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.
A feeble dart short of its mark.
A feeble dart short of its mark.
Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
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Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
And the strong lance of justice hurtless breaks;
Arm it in rags, a pygmy's straw does pierce it.
Hee that lives in hope danceth without musick.
Hee that lives in hope danceth without musick.
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a
brawling woman in a wide read more
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a
brawling woman in a wide house.
The question is yet before the court.
The question is yet before the court.
Wode has erys, felde has sigt.
Wode has erys, felde has sigt.
A man should be religious, not superstitious.
A man should be religious, not superstitious.
