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unjust inclosures and depopulations; ingrossing commodities to enhance the price; unlawful callings, and all other unjust or sinful ways of taking or withholding from our neighbour what belongs to him, or of enriching ourselves'; covetousness; inordinate prizing and affecting worldly goods; distrustful and distracting cares and studies in getting, keeping, and using them"; envying at the prosperity

rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded? Ver. 8. Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren.. Prov. iii. 29. Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. Ver. 30.. Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.

Isa. v. 8. Woe unto them that join house to house, that lay field to field, till there be no place, that they may be placed alone in the midst of the earth! Micah ii. 2. And they covet fields, and take them by violence; and houses, and take them away so they oppress a man and his house, even a man and his heritage.

Prov. xi. 26. He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

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Acts xix. 19. Many also of them which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men; and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver. Ver. 24. For a certain man, named Demetrius, a silver-smith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen; Ver. 25. Whom he called together, with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth.

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Job xx. 19. Because he hath oppressed, and hath forsaken the poor; because he hath violently taken away an house which he buikled not. James v. 4. Behold, the hire of the labourers, which have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth; and the cries, of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of sabaoth. Prov. xxi. 6. The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

S Luke xii. 15. And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which ne po

t I Tim. vi. 5. Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. Col. iii. 2. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. Prov, xxiii. 5. Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not for riches certainly make themselves wings, they fly away as an eagle towards heaven. Psal. Ixii. 10.-If riches increase, set not your heart upon them.

"Mat. vi. 25. Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on ::

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of others; as likewise idleness, prodigality, wasteful gaming; and all other ways whereby we do unduly prejudice our own outward estate, and defrauding ourselves of the due use and comfort of that estate which God hath given us2. Q. 143. Which is the ninth commandment?

A. The ninth commandment is, Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour a.

Q. 144. What are the duties required in the ninth commandment?

A. The duties required in the ninth commandment are, the preserving and promoting of truth between man and man, and the good name of our neighbour, as well as our

is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? Ver. 31. Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat?-Ver. 34. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself: sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. Eccl. v. 12. The sleep of a labouring man is sweet, whether he eat little or much: but the abundance of the rich will not suffer him to sleep.

W Psal. lxxiii. 3. For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. Psal. xxxvii. 1. Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. Ver. 7. Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

X 2 Thess. iii. 11. For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busy-bodies. Prov. xviii. 9. He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

y Prov. xxi. 17. He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he

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that loveth wine and oil shall not be
rich. Prov. xxiii. 20. Be not among
wine-bibbers; among riotous eaters
of flesh. Ver. 21. For the drunkard
and the glutton shall come to poverty;
and drowsiness shall clothe a man
with rags.
Prov. xxviii. 19. He

that tilleth his land shall have plenty
of bread; but he that followeth after
vain persons shall have poverty
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2 Eccl. iv. 8. There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour, neither is his eyes satisfied with riches, neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good? This is also vanity; yea, it is a sore travail. Eccl. vi. 2. A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eateth it: this is vanity, and it is an evil disease. 1 Tim. v. 8. But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. 143. a Exod. xx. 16.

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own: appearing and standing for the truth; and from the heart, sincerely, freely, clearly h, and fully, speaking the truth, and only the truth, in matters of judgment and justice, and in all other things whatsoever; a charitable

ye every man the truth to his neighbour: execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates.

C3 John, Ver. 12. Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record, and ye know that our record is true.

d Prov. xxxi. 8. Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to

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Ver. 9. Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

Psal. xv. 2. He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteous ness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.

f 2 Chron. xix. 9. And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the Lord, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.

81 Sam. xix. 4. And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been to thee-ward very good. Ver. 5. For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the Lord wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?

h Josh. vii. 19. And Joshua said. unto Achan, My son, give, I pray. thee, glory to the Lord God of Israel, and make confession unto him;

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and tell me now what thou hast done, hide it not from me.

i2 Sam. xiv. 18. Then the king answered and said unto the woman, Hide not from me, I pray thee, the thing that I shall ask thee. And the woman said, Let my lord the king now speak. Ver. 19. And the king said, Is not the hand of Joab with thee in all this? And the woman answered and said, As thy soul liveth, my lord the king, none can turn to the right hand or to the left from ought that my lord the king hath spoken: for thy servant Joab, he bade me, and he put all these words in the mouth of thine handmaid. Ver. 20. To fetch about this form of speech hath thy servant Joab done this thing: and my lord. is wise,

k Lev. xix. 15. Ye shall do no un-righteousness in judgment:: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty; but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour. Prov.. xiv. 5. A faithful witness will not lie; but a false witness will utter lies. Ver. 25. A true witness.delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

12 Cor. i. 17. When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea, yea,, and nay, nay? Ver. 18. But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay. Eph. iv. 25. Wherefore,

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esteem of our neighbours"; loving, desiring, and rejoicing in their good name"; sorrowing for, and covering of their infirmities; freely acknowledging of their gifts and graces, defending their innocency'; a ready receiving of a good report', and unwillingness to admit of an evil report', concerning

Wherefore, putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour for we are members one of another.

m Heb. vi. 9. But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. 1 Cor. xii. 7. (Charity) beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

Rom. i. 8. First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. 2 John, Ver. 4. I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father. 3 John, Ver. 3. For I rejoiced greatly when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. Ver. 4. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

-2 Cor. ii. 4. For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the love which I have more abundantly unto you. 2 Cor. xii. 21. And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness, and fornication, and lasciviousness, which they have comnitted.

P Prov. xvii. 9. He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. 1 Pet. iv. 8. And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

91 Cor. i. 4. I thank my God always in your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; Ver. 5. That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge. Ver. 7. So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Tim. i. 4. Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; Ver. 5. When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also..

1 Sam. xxii. 14. Then Ahimelech answered the king, and said, And who is so faithful among all thy servants as David, which is the king's son-in-law, and goeth at thy bidding, and is honourable in thine house?

s.1 Cor. xiii. 6. (Charity) rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth: Ver. 7. Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

t Psal. xv. 3. He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil

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cerning them; discouraging tale-bearers ", flatterers ", and slanderers *; love and care of our own good name, and defending it when need requireth ; keeping of lawful promises; studying and practising of whatsoever things are true, honest, lovely, and of good reporta.

Q 145. What are the sins forbidden in the ninth command.......

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A. The sins forbidden in the ninth commandment are, all prejudising the truth, and the good name of our neighbours, as well as our own, especially in publick judicature; giving false

to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.

u Prov. xxv. 23. The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.

w Prov. xxvi. 24. He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him. Ver. 25. When he speaketh fair, believe him not for there are seven abominations in his heart.

* Psal. ci. 5. Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off:

y Prov. xxii. 1. A good name is rather, to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. John viii. 49. Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do. dishonour me.

Z Psal. xv. 4.-He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not...

a Phil. iv. 8. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

145. b 1 Sam. xvii. 28. And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's

anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle. 2 Sam. xvi. 3. And the king said, And where is thy master's son? And Ziba said unto the king, Behold, he abideth at Jerusalem: for he said, To-day shall the house of Israel restore me the kingdom of my father. 2 Sam. i. 9. He said unto me again, Stand, I pray thee, upon me, and slay me for anguish is come upon me, because my life is yet whole in me. Ver. 10. So I stood upon him, and slew him, because I was sure that he could not live after that he was fallen; and I took the crown that was upon his head, and the bracelet that was on his arm, and have brought them hither unto my lord. Ver. 15. And David call- . ed one of the young men, and said, Go near, and fall upon him. And he smote him that he died. Ver. 16. And David said unto him, Thy blood be upon thy head; for thy mouth hath testified against thee, saying, I have slain the Lord's anointed.

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