A Collection of Emblemes, Ancient and Moderne / Quickened With Metrical Illustrations, Both Morall and Divine, Etc.

by George Wither

It otherwhile reproveth what is Evill,

And, will in Lowly-words, a Saint appeare.

Now this is knowne; we, next of all, should learne,

How we may shunne the Mischiefe being knowne;

How, we bad Tongues, in Others, may discerne;

And, how to guide and moderate our Owne.

And, reason good; for, none can apprehend,

What Mischiefe doth an Evill Tongue attend.

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