Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Think About It -- Do Somethng

King Solomon tells us that many are the thoughts of man
   ~ but it is the counsel of the Lord that stands.
                                                ~ Proverbs 19:21

The word translated as 'stand' is 'ta-koom'
   whose translation has some serious wiggle room
ta-koom here can mean either 'the counsel will stand'
   or 'you will stand.'  And ain't that just grand!...

'Cos the second way changes this proverb into a command:
   Don't waste precious time thinking about all your plans
The Lord's counsel is: 'Arise, Get up ~ DO something, man!'


   
    Inspired by Carol Connell's Proverbial Monoku contest

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Caren Krutsinger November 18, 2019 at 5:01 AM " Don't waste precious time thinking about all your plans" Wise! Gershon Wolf November 18, 2019 at 1:26 PM Glad you didn't stop with the word thinking! :) gw

Connie Marcum Wong November 16, 2019 at 8:53 PM I got a kick out of your humor in this piece Gershon. Thank you for the smiles! xxoo Gershon Wolf November 16, 2019 at 9:56 PM Love your comment! This poem is humorous, in a bit of a subtle way. Not everyone finds the humor that's there. Thanks for letting me know your thoughts, Connie. Warm wishes, Gershon

Alexis Y. November 16, 2019 at 10:20 AM Hi Gershon, I found this to be informative and educational. Once a teacher always a teacher. I enjoyed the read. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Have a great day my friend:-) Alexis Gershon Wolf November 16, 2019 at 8:10 PM Glad that this was informative, although hadn't intended it that way necessarily. Thanks so much for letting me know your reaction, Alexis! Cheers, Gershon

Heidi Sands November 15, 2019 at 5:01 PM Great one Gershon! :) Gershon Wolf November 16, 2019 at 8:08 PM Thank you for your support, Heidi! :) gw

Line Gauthier November 15, 2019 at 3:24 PM Well done, Gershon. Great advice. Gershon Wolf November 16, 2019 at 8:07 PM Thank you so much, Line! :) gw

Chris Green November 15, 2019 at 2:32 PM Looks like you stood up and did something wonderful (though I always find it easier to write while sitting down) Really nice my friend, this was fun.