Proverbs in Poem

 Amen.

Here is wisdom from the Book of Proverbs, woven into verse.

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Wisdom’s Voice

Hear, my child, your father’s instruction,

And do not forsake your mother’s teaching;

For they are a garland of grace for your head,

And a shield for your heart when the enemy’s breathing.

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” (Proverbs 1:7–8)

Guard your heart—

For from it flow life’s streams.

Above all keeping, watch its seams.

For as one thinks within the soul,

So they become, and reach their goal.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,

And lean not on your own design.

In all your ways, to Him impart,

And He will make your pathway shine.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5–6)

A gentle answer turns away wrath,

But a harsh word stirs up strife.

The tongue can heal or cut like knives—

Choose words that breathe out life.

Who can find a worthy wife?

Her worth is far beyond fine gold.

She watches over ways of life,

And wisdom’s tales in her are told.

The path of the righteous is like morning light,

Shining brighter till the day is full.

But the way of the wicked is deep as night—

They stumble, though the ground seems pull.

Train a child in the way to go,

And when they’re old, they’ll stay true.

For seeds of wisdom you now sow

Will yield a harvest straight and through.

Give freely, for it leads to gain;

Hold tightly, and you’ll find but loss.

The generous soul, through sun and rain,

Will find their cup borne on the cross

Of Him who gave His all away—

The Wisdom of God in full display.

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“For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” (Proverbs 2:6)