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An understanding heart; whereby I may both clearly discern, and faithfully perform, all the parts of my duty; for both these are spoken of in Scripture as the effects of a good understanding; and he that lives in the neglect of his duties, or the practice of wickedness, is called a fool, and one void of understanding.
Judge, or, govern, as that word is used, Jud_3:10 4:4 Psa_7:8 67:4 Isa_2:4 16:5.
That I may discern between good and bad, to wit, in causes and controversies among my people; that I may not through mistakes, or prejudices, or passions, give wrong sentences, and call evil good, or good evil.
Who is able of himself, or without thy gracious assistance.