All my delight is upon the saints that are in the earth, and upon such as excel in virtue.

And hereunto, give all diligence: In your faith, minister virtue; and in virtue, knowledge;

According as his godly power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness through the knowledge of him that hath called us by virtue and glory:

because that such an abundant spirit, knowledge and wisdom, to expound dreams, open secrets, and to declare hard doubts, was found in him. Yea, even in Daniel, whom the king named Balteshazzar. Let this same Daniel be sent for, and he shall tell what it meaneth."

praise the name of the LORD! For his name only is excellent, and his praise above heaven and earth.

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a peculiar people, that ye should show the virtues of him that called you out of darkness into his marvelous light,

Furthermore brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things pertain to love, whatsoever things are of honest report, if there be any virtuous thing, if there be any laudable thing, those same have ye in your mind,

But Daniel exceeded all these princes and lords, for the spirit of God was plenteous in him: so that the king was minded to set him over the whole realm.

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels that the excellent power of it might appear to be of God, and not of us.

Covet after the best gifts. And yet show I unto you a more excellent way.

And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not in gloriousness of words or of wisdom, showing unto you the testimony of God.

Now hath he obtained a more excellent office, inasmuch as he is the mediator of a better testament, which was made for better promises.

and see that ye have honest conversation among the gentiles, that they which backbite you as evil doers, may see your good works and praise God in the day of visitation.

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as though ye did it to the Lord, and not unto men,

Riches and honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness.

I have heard speak of thee, that thou hast the spirit of the holy gods, experience and understanding, and that there hath been great wisdom found in thee.

that ye might accept things most excellent, that ye might be pure and such as should hurt no man's conscience, until the day of Christ;

And all things, whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the father by him.

Lift up! Sing unto the LORD, for he hath done excellently, and that is known throughout all the world.

For wisdom defendeth as well as money, and the excellent knowledge and wisdom giveth life to him that have it in possession.

Because thou hast been forsaken and hated, so that no man went through thee, I will make thee glorious for ever and ever; and joyful throughout all posterities.

Sing unto the LORD a new song; sing praises lustily unto him, and with a good courage.

This and such like things come of the LORD of Hosts which is marvelous in counsel, and great in righteousness.

Thou art the fairest among the children of men; full of grace are thy lips, because God hath blessed thee for ever.

O LORD our governour, how excellent is thy name in all the world!

O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, "Thou art my God, my goods are nothing like unto thee."

{To the Chanter upon Gittith, a Psalm of David} O LORD our governour; how excellent is thy name in all the world; thou hast set thy glory above the heavens!

"Reuben, thou art mine eldest son, my might and the beginning of my strength, chief in receiving and chief in power.

And now my daughter, fear not. I will do to thee all that thou requirest, for all the gates of my people know that thou art a woman of virtue.

A steadfast woman is a crown unto her husband; but she that behaveth herself dishonestly is a corruption in his bones.

Then said Pharaoh unto his servants, "Where shall we find such a man as this is, that hath the spirit of God in him?"

There is none like unto the God of Israel: he that sitteth upon heaven shall be thine help, whose glory is in the clouds:

Give ear, for I will speak of great matters, and open my lips to tell things that be right.

Yea I think all things but loss for that excellent knowledge's sake of Christ Jesus my Lord. For whom I have counted all thing loss, and do judge them but dung, that I might win Christ,

He is wise and discreet that tempereth his words; and he is a man of understanding, that maketh much of his spirit.

By faith, Abel offered unto God a more plenteous sacrifice than Cain: by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: by which also he being dead, yet speaketh.

She shall flourish pleasantly, and be joyful, and ever be giving thanks more and more. For the glory of Lebanon, the beauty of Carmel and Sharon shall be given her. These shall know the honour of the LORD, and the majesty of our God.

After that time shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and mighty, and the fruit of the earth shall be fair and pleasant for those Israelites that shall spring thereof.

Their device is only how to put him out, whom God will exalt; their delight is in lies. They give good words with their mouth, but curse with their heart. Selah.

Ascribe ye the power unto God; his glory is in Israel, and his might in the clouds.

And I have filled him with the spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding and knowledge: even in all manner work,

Happy art thou Israel: who is like unto thee? A people that art saved by the LORD; thy shield, and helper, and sword of thy glory. And thine enemies shall hide themselves from thee, and thou shalt walk upon their high hills."

Thou art of more honour and might than the hills of the robbers.

O give ear unto nurture, be wise, and refuse it not.

Receive my doctrine therefore, and not silver: and my knowledge, more than fine gold.

For they that minister well, get themselves good degree, and great liberty in the faith, which is in Christ Jesus.

Seest thou not, that they which be diligent in their business stand before kings, and not among the simple people?

I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength.