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He will burne his house, to warme his hands.
He will burne his house, to warme his hands.
The success of the wicked tempts many to sin.
The success of the wicked tempts many to sin.
I know not which way to turn. [I am in a quandary.]
I know not which way to turn. [I am in a quandary.]
There is no body will go to hell for company.
There is no body will go to hell for company.
By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.
By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.
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.
Unless the vessel be pure, everything which is poured into it
will turn sour.
Unless the vessel be pure, everything which is poured into it
will turn sour.
I thank thee, Jew, for teaching me that word.
I thank thee, Jew, for teaching me that word.
