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prouerbsproverbs

u and v used by position, not sound: haue → have, vnto → unto.

Puritas changed it
517 times in 225 works
Consistency
90.0% (517 of 574)
Reach if approved
~603 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner
Agrees: proverbs
Matches
Exact word, any case
In our text
574 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings
None
Taken into joins
None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (517 changes in 225 works, 90.0% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 517)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied
  1. Printed
    … Iulij 11. 1618. Doctor Benefield, De Sanctorum perseuenantia, lib 2. cap. 18. 20. Master Sweeper in his Sermon on ProuerbsProverbs 12. 16. 1622. Master Humphrey Sidenham in his Iacob and Esau. Master Iohn Downames Summe of Diuinitie …
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    … Iulij 11. 1618. Doctor Benefield, De Sanctorum perseuenantia, lib 2. cap. 18. 20. Master Sweeper in his Sermon on ProuerbsProverbs 12. 16. 1622. Master Humphrey Sidenham in his Iacob and Esau. Master Iohn Downames Summe of Diuinitie …

    William Prynne · The Church of Englands Antithesis to Arminianism · p. 89 · Open in the reader

  2. Printed
    … hanging together, but each axiome abſolute in it ſelfe, and independent. So that theſe ProuerbsProverbs may be not vnfitly compared, me thinkes to thoſe foreign thoſe ſingle grapes (according to …
    With rule
    … hanging together, but each axiome abſolute in it ſelfe, and independent. So that theſe ProuerbsProverbs may be not vnfitly compared, me thinkes to thoſe foreign thoſe ſingle grapes (according to …

    Samuel Balmford · The Right Way to Go to Work · p. 2 · Open in the reader

  3. Printed
    … granted, as it neuer can be proued, yet it leaueth that place of the ProuerbsProverbs still as free as before. But Mr. B. hath forgotten, it seemeth, what he …
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    … granted, as it neuer can be proued, yet it leaueth that place of the ProuerbsProverbs still as free as before. But Mr. B. hath forgotten, it seemeth, what he …

    Thomas Gataker · A Just Defense of Certain Passages · p. 234 · Open in the reader

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    … wauering minds, and in a dreaming and ſlumbering manner, being like to Salomons ſluggard, ProuerbsProverbs 6. 10. Yet a little ſleepe, a little ſlumber, a little foulding of the hands to …
    With rule
    … wauering minds, and in a dreaming and ſlumbering manner, being like to Salomons ſluggard, ProuerbsProverbs 6. 10. Yet a little ſleepe, a little ſlumber, a little foulding of the hands to …

    Thomas Granger · Pauls Crown of Rejoicing · p. 62 · Open in the reader

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    … ſcripture eſpecially to be conſidered, and they are both in the booke of the ProuerbsProverbs, the one is, he that turneth away his care from hearing the law: euen …
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    … ſcripture eſpecially to be conſidered, and they are both in the booke of the ProuerbsProverbs, the one is, he that turneth away his care from hearing the law: euen …

    Samuel Hieron · The Dignity of the Scripture · p. 33 · Open in the reader

  6. Printed
    … muſt be moderate touching things of this preſent life. Thus Agur prayeth in the ProuerbsProverbs 30.8. Lord let me not want, nor abound, feed me with food conuenient for me …
    With rule
    … muſt be moderate touching things of this preſent life. Thus Agur prayeth in the ProuerbsProverbs 30.8. Lord let me not want, nor abound, feed me with food conuenient for me …

    Paul Baynes · Two Treatises, The Lords Prayer, The Six Principles · p. 95 · Open in the reader

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    … ful of thy glory, as are the b…iks of Iob, of the Psalms, ProuerbsProverbs, Ecclesiastes, & that maist sweete & pleasand Song of songs; & that song of MOSES, commended be …
    With rule
    … ful of thy glory, as are the b…iks of Iob, of the Psalms, ProuerbsProverbs, Ecclesiastes, & that maist sweete & pleasand Song of songs; & that song of MOSES, commended be …

    James Melville · A Spiritual Propine of a Pastor to his People · Open in the reader

  8. Printed
    … by ſome good workes (ſo they wipe their mouthes, as the Harlot in the ProuerbsProverbs) and by ſome good deed of either one kinde or other outwardly done: and …
    With rule
    … by ſome good workes (ſo they wipe their mouthes, as the Harlot in the ProuerbsProverbs) and by ſome good deed of either one kinde or other outwardly done: and …

    Richard Bernard · The Isle of Man · p. 73 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (57)

28 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 29 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

The Dignity of the Scripture A03281

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    … ſome to vſe ſome words or ſentences of ſcripture, in ſteed of ieaſts and prouerbsproverbs, in their common talke, by which to delight themſelues and other. The word of …
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    … ſome to vſe ſome words or ſentences of ſcripture, in ſteed of ieaſts and prouerbsproverbs, in their common talke, by which to delight themſelues and other. The word of …

    Samuel Hieron · The Dignity of the Scripture · p. 11 · Open in the reader

The Merchant Real A06192

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    … is novve vvhich god preaching in court at an honorable mariage out of the prouerbsproverbs, She is like a Merchant shippe that bringeth her merchandize from a farre. Prov …
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    … is novve vvhich god preaching in court at an honorable mariage out of the prouerbsproverbs, She is like a Merchant shippe that bringeth her merchandize from a farre. Prov …

    William Loe · The Merchant Real · Open in the reader

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    … her commodities from a farre to vvhich a good vvife is reſembled in the prouerbsproverbs is indeed the good huſvvife of a common vvealth. Can vve then thinke the …
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    … her commodities from a farre to vvhich a good vvife is reſembled in the prouerbsproverbs is indeed the good huſvvife of a common vvealth. Can vve then thinke the …

    William Loe · The Merchant Real · p. 23 · Open in the reader

Commentary on Galatians 1-5 A09383

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    … and not thine owne, Prou. 27. 2. I answer, it sufficeth for the truth of sundrie prouerbsproverbs, if they be commonly, ordinarily, and vsually true, though they be not generally true …
    With rule
    … and not thine owne, Prou. 27. 2. I answer, it sufficeth for the truth of sundrie prouerbsproverbs, if they be commonly, ordinarily, and vsually true, though they be not generally true …

    William Perkins · Commentary on Galatians 1-5 · p. 89 · Open in the reader

The Amendment of Life A13339

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    … they haue followed the example of their parents. Behold ſaith he, all that vſe prouerbsproverbs, ſhall vſe this prouerbe againſt thee, ſaying, like mother, like daughter: Thou art thy …
    With rule
    … they haue followed the example of their parents. Behold ſaith he, all that vſe prouerbsproverbs, ſhall vſe this prouerbe againſt thee, ſaying, like mother, like daughter: Thou art thy …

    Jean Taffin · The Amendment of Life · p. 312 · Open in the reader

The Lot or Portion of the Righteous A14849

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    … may read in the ProuerbsProverbs, in the Hebrews, and in the Reuelations. In the prouerbsproverbs in theſe words. My ſonne, refuſe not the chaſtening of the Lord, neither be …
    With rule
    … may read in the ProuerbsProverbs, in the Hebrews, and in the Reuelations. In the prouerbsproverbs in theſe words. My ſonne, refuſe not the chaſtening of the Lord, neither be …

    Richard Webb · The Lot or Portion of the Righteous · p. 12 · Open in the reader

Sermons on Deuteronomy A17698

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    … It is apparant that some dally with the holy scripture, and wrest it to prouerbsproverbs of laughter, making it a matter to sport and play withal, as though it …
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    … It is apparant that some dally with the holy scripture, and wrest it to prouerbsproverbs of laughter, making it a matter to sport and play withal, as though it …

    John Calvin · Sermons on Deuteronomy · p. 199 · Open in the reader

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    … is preached vnto vs. And let vs remember howe it is saide in Salomons prouerbsproverbs, That it is the delight and pleasure of Gods wisedome to dwell among men …
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    … is preached vnto vs. And let vs remember howe it is saide in Salomons prouerbsproverbs, That it is the delight and pleasure of Gods wisedome to dwell among men …

    John Calvin · Sermons on Deuteronomy · p. 261 · Open in the reader

A Preparative to Contention A18015

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    … propoſeth to the Scribes and Phariſees, learned Parables, and in certain riddles, ſimilitudes and prouerbsproverbs, he reproueth them, which otherwiſe would not abide the hearing of plaine words.
    With rule
    … propoſeth to the Scribes and Phariſees, learned Parables, and in certain riddles, ſimilitudes and prouerbsproverbs, he reproueth them, which otherwiſe would not abide the hearing of plaine words.

    John Carpenter · A Preparative to Contention · p. 264 · Open in the reader

King Solomons Solace A18017

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    … called and commanded, beeing well mindfull of the kinges words writtē amōg his wiſe prouerbsproverbs. Put not forth thy ſelfe in the preſence of the King, and preaſe not …
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    … called and commanded, beeing well mindfull of the kinges words writtē amōg his wiſe prouerbsproverbs. Put not forth thy ſelfe in the preſence of the King, and preaſe not …

    John Carpenter · King Solomons Solace · Open in the reader

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    … wee alſo haue thought good to note and affixe the ſame to his wiſe prouerbsproverbs and Parables * Now with this let vs not forget, but carefully note and remember …
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    … wee alſo haue thought good to note and affixe the ſame to his wiſe prouerbsproverbs and Parables * Now with this let vs not forget, but carefully note and remember …

    John Carpenter · King Solomons Solace · Open in the reader

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    … his peace he was well beloued. The countries meruailed at him for his ſongs, prouerbsproverbs, ſimilitudes and interpretations. By ye name of the Lord God, which is called the …
    With rule
    … his peace he was well beloued. The countries meruailed at him for his ſongs, prouerbsproverbs, ſimilitudes and interpretations. By ye name of the Lord God, which is called the …

    John Carpenter · King Solomons Solace · p. 91 · Open in the reader

A Brief Explanation of the Whole Book of Proverbs A18960

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    … will alſo requite to hurtfull and malignant miſcreants their owne meaſure, according to our prouerbsproverbs, Selfe doe, ſelfe haue: alſo, He that doth watch harme, ſhall not faile to …
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    … will alſo requite to hurtfull and malignant miſcreants their owne meaſure, according to our prouerbsproverbs, Selfe doe, ſelfe haue: alſo, He that doth watch harme, ſhall not faile to …

    Robert Cleaver · A Brief Explanation of the Whole Book of Proverbs · p. 186 · Open in the reader

The Subtle Sophistry of Watsons Sermons before Queen Mary A19670

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    … the faithful, much more he will runne away. There is a place of the prouerbsproverbs which as diuers authors doe expound, maketh much for the reall preſence of Chriſts …
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    … the faithful, much more he will runne away. There is a place of the prouerbsproverbs which as diuers authors doe expound, maketh much for the reall preſence of Chriſts …

    Robert Crowley · The Subtle Sophistry of Watsons Sermons before Queen Mary · p. 191 · Open in the reader

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    … it were to long to rehearſe in Latine: doe expound thys place of the prouerbsproverbs thus. Who is this great man but Ieſus Chriſt our Lorde Gods ſonne: and …
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    … it were to long to rehearſe in Latine: doe expound thys place of the prouerbsproverbs thus. Who is this great man but Ieſus Chriſt our Lorde Gods ſonne: and …

    Robert Crowley · The Subtle Sophistry of Watsons Sermons before Queen Mary · p. 191 · Open in the reader

A Bright Star which Leadeth Wise Men to our Lord Jesus Christ A20559

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    … is in bearing their admonitions and corrections. As it is often ſaid in the prouerbsproverbs. Deſpiſe not the correction of thy father nor contemne not the admonition of thy …
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    … is in bearing their admonitions and corrections. As it is often ſaid in the prouerbsproverbs. Deſpiſe not the correction of thy father nor contemne not the admonition of thy …

    John Dod · A Bright Star which Leadeth Wise Men to our Lord Jesus Christ · p. 5 · Open in the reader

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    … an others. But doe they not know what the holy Ghoſt ſaith in the prouerbsproverbs, he that robs his father and mother, and ſaith it is noe ſinne, is …
    With rule
    … an others. But doe they not know what the holy Ghoſt ſaith in the prouerbsproverbs, he that robs his father and mother, and ſaith it is noe ſinne, is …

    John Dod · A Bright Star which Leadeth Wise Men to our Lord Jesus Christ · p. 72 · Open in the reader

Brief Treatise on Proverbs 11:22 A21184

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    … to haue the Lord rule ouer vs, and to haue his word (whereof these prouerbsproverbs are an excellent part) rule ouer vs, is all one. For God doth rule …
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    … to haue the Lord rule ouer vs, and to haue his word (whereof these prouerbsproverbs are an excellent part) rule ouer vs, is all one. For God doth rule …

    Stephen Egerton · Brief Treatise on Proverbs 11:22 · p. 3 · Open in the reader

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    … the text it selfe, and by other texts of Scripture, and namely, by other prouerbsproverbs tending to the same purpose. For that which he saith here of beauty, he …
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    … the text it selfe, and by other texts of Scripture, and namely, by other prouerbsproverbs tending to the same purpose. For that which he saith here of beauty, he …

    Stephen Egerton · Brief Treatise on Proverbs 11:22 · p. 27 · Open in the reader

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    … sufficient to draw vs to sinne against God in this behalfe) Satan hath his prouerbsproverbs (as well as Salomon, though not so holy as Salomons) which hee bloweth into …
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    … sufficient to draw vs to sinne against God in this behalfe) Satan hath his prouerbsproverbs (as well as Salomon, though not so holy as Salomons) which hee bloweth into …

    Stephen Egerton · Brief Treatise on Proverbs 11:22 · p. 73 · Open in the reader

Of Domestical Duties A68107

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    … many lawes which Moſes preſcribed to both: the many counſels which Solomon, in his prouerbsproverbs eſpecially, giueth alſo to both: and particularly the directions of this and other Apoſtles.
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    … many lawes which Moſes preſcribed to both: the many counſels which Solomon, in his prouerbsproverbs eſpecially, giueth alſo to both: and particularly the directions of this and other Apoſtles.

    William Gouge · Of Domestical Duties · p. 591 · Open in the reader

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    … ſecrets: or, he that reuealeth ſecrets is a tale-bearer: for many of Solomons prouerbsproverbs are conuertible, they may be turned either way. Now note how Solomon noteth out …
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    … ſecrets: or, he that reuealeth ſecrets is a tale-bearer: for many of Solomons prouerbsproverbs are conuertible, they may be turned either way. Now note how Solomon noteth out …

    William Gouge · Of Domestical Duties · p. 628 · Open in the reader

Twenty-One Sermons on Amos 1 A68508

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    … for this argument, out of Horace, Tibullus, Lucan, & Plutarch; nor with thoſe well knowne prouerbsproverbs, Dij lenti, ſed certi vindices, Dij lane os pedes habent: Tacito pede, and Cunctabundus …
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    … for this argument, out of Horace, Tibullus, Lucan, & Plutarch; nor with thoſe well knowne prouerbsproverbs, Dij lenti, ſed certi vindices, Dij lane os pedes habent: Tacito pede, and Cunctabundus …

    Sebastian Benefield · Twenty-One Sermons on Amos 1 · p. 57 · Open in the reader

Sermons on Job A69056

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    … greene herbe, which incontinently is cut downe and withereth. To be ſhort, although the prouerbsproverbs that import the ouerſhortneſſe of this worldly life haue alwayes bene rife ynough, & yet …
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    … greene herbe, which incontinently is cut downe and withereth. To be ſhort, although the prouerbsproverbs that import the ouerſhortneſſe of this worldly life haue alwayes bene rife ynough, & yet …

    John Calvin · Sermons on Job · p. 82 · Open in the reader

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    … vnto euill, they neuer returne backe agayne, according as it is ſayde in Salomons prouerbsproverbs, that when a yong man hath once taken a wrong way, he ſhall go …
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    … vnto euill, they neuer returne backe agayne, according as it is ſayde in Salomons prouerbsproverbs, that when a yong man hath once taken a wrong way, he ſhall go …

    John Calvin · Sermons on Job · p. 797 · Open in the reader

Certain Points of Religion A72174

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    … there is a notable ſentence in the beginning of the ſeconde chap. of the prouerbsproverbs, where a man may playnlie prooue, that none can come to the feare of …
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    … there is a notable ſentence in the beginning of the ſeconde chap. of the prouerbsproverbs, where a man may playnlie prooue, that none can come to the feare of …

    George Gifford · Certain Points of Religion · p. 29 · Open in the reader

Sermons Upon Psalm 101 B15303

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    … him, in iustifying the wicked, and condemning the innocent, as it is in the prouerbsproverbs. According also as Isayah crieth out: Woe vnto them that call euill good, and …
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    … him, in iustifying the wicked, and condemning the innocent, as it is in the prouerbsproverbs. According also as Isayah crieth out: Woe vnto them that call euill good, and …

    Oliver Pigg · Sermons Upon Psalm 101 · p. 3 · Open in the reader

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    … vnto execution where God commandeth. And as it is in the book of the prouerbsproverbs, where Salomon saith: A wise king scattereth the wicked, and causeth the wheele to …
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    … vnto execution where God commandeth. And as it is in the book of the prouerbsproverbs, where Salomon saith: A wise king scattereth the wicked, and causeth the wheele to …

    Oliver Pigg · Sermons Upon Psalm 101 · p. 67 · Open in the reader