When we’re young we think we’re so smart,
Well, much more so than that old fart.
He just sits there with a great big grin,
We have no idea exactly where he’s been.
So we ignore the great wisdom he shares,
Nobody even looks at him, nobody cares.
We get into trouble, stew in our juice,
And soon we’re hanging in our own noose.
We’re not so smart after all, it seems,
That old man with a knowing look beams.
So next time we’ll listen to his advice,
And not be so cocky, and be more nice.
“Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.” Psalm 144:15, KJV
“Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:” Psalm 146:5, KJV
“He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.” Proverbs 14:21, KJV
“He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.” Proverbs 16:20, KJV
“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” Proverbs 29:18, KJV
“Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth.” Romans 14:22, KJV
“If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.” John 13:17, KJV
“But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;” 1 Peter 3:14, KJV
“If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.” 1 Peter 4:14, KJV
“[A Psalm of David.] Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits . . . Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.” Ps 103:1-2, 22, KJV
“Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.” Psalm 104:1, KJV
