My God, I know, that thou provest hearts, and that thou lovest simpleness, that is, lowness, or meekness, of heart; wherefore in the simpleness of mine heart, I have offered gladly all these things; and I have seen with great joy thy people, which is found here, to offer gifts to thee.
And the people was glad, when they promised avows [or vows] by their free will, for with all the heart they offered those [or them] to the Lord. But also king David was glad with great joy,
All these things I showed to you, for so it behooveth men travailing to receive sick men, and to have mind of the word of the Lord Jesus; for he said, It is more blessful [or more blessed] to give, than to receive.
he that stirreth softly, in admonishing [or in exhortation]; he that giveth, in simpleness; he that is sovereign, [or is prelate, or is before], in busyness; he that hath mercy, in gladness.
but thou shalt give him lifelode in the way, of thy flocks, and of thy cornfloor, and of thy presser [or wine press], in which thy Lord God hath blessed thee.