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A gentle answer turns from rage,
For peaceful talk to set the stage;
But anger stirs with a harsh word,
Burning the ears when it is heard.
The tongue of the wise shows courage,
With good expression to knowledge;
But mouths of fools have iniquity,
As they pour out stupidity.
The eyes of the Lord are anywhere,
Regardless being here or there;
They watch both the evil and good,
Blessing those doing as they should.
A soft tongue is a tree of life,
That will sooth in the midst of strife;
A two-faced tongue breaks the spirit,
From the goodness that you merit.
A stubborn fool that does despise,
Discipline from his father lies;
When he states that he has no shame,
On foolish things he does proclaim.
Great treasure is within the house,
When it is tidy by a spouse;
But pain comes from a messy place,
If the wife has a dirty face.
The lips of the wise spread wisdom,
Heard from the heavenly kingdom;
But with the foolish attitude,
Satan causes them to be rude.
A sacrifice brought by evil,
Brings out the joy in the devil;
It is disgusting to the Lord,
When His commandments are ignored.
Discipline is an awful load,
Just like where flooded waters flowed;
To someone who leaves the right path,
For they shall die meeting His wrath.
Copyright © 2015 Richard Newton Sherrer
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