Wise Living

Proverbs 13:13-21

Whoever mocks the Word will be destroyed,
But whoever respects it shall see a reward;
When you teach of the wise be overjoyed,
It is a fountain of life avoiding the sword.

Wise behavior will reflect upon your heart,
While foolish ways will be of certain death;
That causes the law of God from you depart,
Never to return up through your last breath.

A wise man does everything of knowledge,
But the foolish is not able to think clear;
As the sinful ways that they are in bondage,
Keeps from being trusted and never sincere.

Your fate is controlled by earthly desires,
While being conceited can also bring shame;
And Satan is the one and only that inspires,
Everything that you are saying to proclaim.

Go with the wise men and you will be wise,
And just throw out all of your foolish ways;
God will ensure that you will get a prize,
To whoever keeps true to His Word always.

Richard Newton Sherrer

Copyright ©2005 Richard Newton Sherrer

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