"Fill Me With Knowledge"

THERE ARE THREE STATELY MONARCHS IN THE EARTH--
NO, FOUR:
THE LION, king of the animals. He won't turn 
aside for anyone.
THE PEACOCK. 
THE HE-GOAT.
A KING as he leads his army.

THERE ARE THREE THINGS TOO WONDERFUL FOR ME TO UNDERSTAND--
NO, FOUR:
How an EAGLE glides through the sky. 
How a SERPENT crawls upon a rock. 
How a SHIP finds its way across the heaving ocean.
The growth of LOVE between a man and a woman.

THERE ARE THREE THINGS THAT MAKE THE EARTH TREMBLE--
NO, FOUR:
A SLAVE who becomes a king.
A REBEL who prospers.
A BITTER WOMAN when she finally marries.
A SERVANT GIRL who marries her mistress' husband.

THERE ARE THREE THINGS THAT ARE SMALL BUT UNUSUALLY WISE--
NO, FOUR:
ANTS: they aren't strong, but store up food for the winter.
CLIFF BADGERS: delicate little animals who protect 
themselves by living among the rocks.
THE LOCUSTS: though they have no leader,
they stay together in swarms.
THE LIZARDS: they are easy to catch and kill,
yet are found even in king's palaces.

…and Wisdom

If you must choose, take a good name rather than
great riches; for to be held in loving esteem
is better than silver and gold.
* * *
The Lord's blessing is our greatest wealth.
All our work adds nothing to it!
* * *
Wisdom and good judgment live together,
for wisdom knows where to discover
knowledge and understanding.

From the Book of Proverbs, Living Bible-Poetically enhanced by Mary Beatty, 9-1-02
" For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of His mouth cometh knowledge and understanding."

Proverbs 2:6

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The Lion and the Lamb - No. 7

Original Painting © By Mary Beatty

Pastel on Canson Paper

20" x 24"

Collection of Ms. Lynn Rudolph

Kokomo, IN