A Word To the Wise
A WORD TO THE WISE
I've said it before and I'll say it again,
To thine own self be true;
For the ways of the world are unkind my friend,
But that you will know is not new.
It doesn't pay to feign and pretend,
And try to be something you're not;
And if you do you'll find in the end,
Sadness is all that you've got.
Do unto others as you would have them,
Do unto you in return.
This way you'll find you've many a friend,
For pay back is often well earned.
Mind your own business, be frugal and kind,
And see that you mind what you say;
For others are watching of cruel, vicious mind,
Who turn truth to lies just for play.
Listen to me and heed my words well,
If you wish to live well and prosper.
Live by The Word and you won't go to Hell,
When for judgement you stand 'fore The Father.
Judy Ball
"DO NOT BE A WITNESS AGAINST YOUR NEIGHBOR WITHOUT CAUSE AND DO NOT DECEIVE WITH YOUR LIPS. DO NOT SAY,'THUS I WILL DO UNTO HIM AS HE HAS DONE UNTO ME.' I WILL RENDER UNTO THE MAN ACCORDING TO HIS WORKS."
Proverbs 24:28-29
"MY SON DO NOT FORGET MY TEACHINGS BUT LET YOUR HEART KEEP MY COMMANDMENTS FOR LENGTH OF DAYS AND YEARS OF LIFE AND PEACE THEY WILL ADD TO YOU.
Provers 3:1-2
Copyright © Judy Ball | Year Posted 2011
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