If I had to sum up what you are,
I’d call you the book of advice—
A piece of the Greatest Book,
The part that focuses on teaching me about life.
You show me how to live simply,
How to step away from the norm.
You remind me that the “norm” can often be so wrong,
Leading to harm if I’m not careful.
You warn against wickedness, laziness, and slackness,
Against cheapness and hating correction.
Anything that keeps me living like a brute.
Your verses hold wisdom at its best,
Provoking me to show gratitude and hopefulness.
Hope in the lines that teach me:
“Till your land, and you’ll have bread,”
Or, “Keep your mouth, and you can avoid being dead.”
Wait—does it really say that?
Well, in theory, yes, but here’s how it’s read:
“He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.”
Who would’ve thought talking could come with such a price? Yes, there’s a cost to “he said, she said,” But that’s just a glimpse of what this book has said.
A lifetime read, you cover it all:
From poverty to greed, business to disease,
Marriage, and even how to appease.
You teach on envy, lust, and building trust—
A guide to living right.
You show me how to quiet my spirit,
How to avoid fruitless fights.
Every verse is alive with action words,
Urging me forward, pointing me to grow.
It’s no wonder when I break down your name,
I see you for what you are: PRO VERBS.
Pro, meaning to advance.
Verb, meaning action.
Put it together, and you are the Book of Proverbs—
Written to guide us toward Godly action,
To move us forward with wisdom,
To live a life aligned with purpose.
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