Proverb Pieces 3

Tune: St James' Air

('How lovely is thy dwelling place')

Proverbs 14 v.23-27

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In all labour there is profit

It is suitable, fit

To do, but idle chatter, see

Tends unto poverty

 

Crown of the wise is their riches

Their prosperity this

But the foolishness of fools be

Unwise, path of folly

 

A true witness does save souls sure

But deceit turns, allures

People away from truth, they lie

They not God's words apply

 

In the fear of the Lord is strong

Confidence, lasts life long

And His children shall a place

Of refuge, safety, grace

 

Fear of the Lord is a fountain

Of life unto all men* (*mankind)

To turn away from snares of death

Impart life-giving breath