A prudent man is cautious : hears, examines, and weighs before he speaks, and chutes not to be engaged in any thing, till he has a thorough knowledge of the subject : but a fool, calls and thoughtless, layeth open his folly, exposing himself to the ridicule of every company. Before Christ 1000. The faithful, or deceitful man, reaffeth not that which he took in husting; if he goes to the field, he does not labour enough to get his game: or if he hath caught it, he is scarce at the pains to dress it; or figuratively, it may refer to the wealth of the faithful and deceitful, which drops through their fingers, and of which they have no enjoyment: but the influence of a diligent man is precious; he is little or much, he hath God's blessing therewith, enjoys it with comfort and thankfulness, and it is withal abiding. 28. In the way of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.