Ecclesiastes 11

^{1 !} To be liberal to the poore.

^{1 a} That is, be liberal to the poore, & thogh it seme to be as a thing ventred on the sea, yet is shal bring thee profite.

^{3 c} He exhorteth to be liberal, while we liue: so after there is no power.

^{3 b} As the cloudes that are ful, powre out raine, so the riche that haue abundance, must distribute it liberally.

^{4 d} He that feareth inconueniences, when necessitie requireth, shal neuer do his duetie.

^{4 !} Not to doute of Gods prouidence.

^{6 e} Be not weary of wel doing.

^{6 f} That is, which of thy workers are moste agreable to God.

^{8 !} All worldelie prosperitie is but vanitie.

^{8 g} That is, of affliction & trouble.

^{9 !} God wil judge all.

^{9 h} He derideth them that set their delite in worldelie pleasures, as thogh God wolde not call them to an accounte.

^{10 i} To wit, angre, and enuie.

^{10 k} Meaning, carnal lustes where unto youth is giuen.