“Pylons at the Shipyards” photo DS
In this time of grief, I do not feel like using my own words. I find expression in choosing the words of others to speak for me.
Hebrew Scriptures: Proverbs 1-15
How does a man become wise
Trust and reverence God
Fools refuse to be taught
Listen to your father and mother
All who listen to me
Will dwell in peace and safety
In everything you do put God first
He will direct you and
Crown your efforts with success
Have two goals: wisdom
Knowing and doing right
And
Common sense
They fill you with
Living energy and are a
Feather in your cap
Cling to wisdom
She will protect you
Love her
She will guard you
Above all else
Guard your affections
They influence everything else
In your life
Don’t let your desires get
Out of hand
Can’t you hear the voice of
Wisdom
She is standing at the city gates
At every fork in the road
At the door of every house
The value of wisdom
Is far above rubies
Wisdom says
The Lord formed me in the beginning
Before he formed anything else
From ages past
I am
I existed before the earth began
I lived before the oceans were created
If you rebuke a mocker
You will only get a
Smart retort
Don’t bother with him
He will hate you for
Trying to help him
The upright speak
What is helpful
The wicked speak rebellion
It is possible to give away
And become richer
The words of the wise
Soothe and heal
A wise woman builds her house
The godly man’s life is exciting
The Lord is watching everywhere
And keeps his eye on both the
Evil and the good
The Lord destroys the possessions
Of the proud
But cares for widows.
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