Proverbs are simple statements that help us have high standards in how we live our life. They are timeless sayings that teach us how to stay moral. The Book of Proverbs from the Holy Scriptures was written by King Solomon. He was King David’s son. The Book of Proverbs has 31 chapters and I thought it fitting to write a limerick for each chapter. One could almost write a limerick for every line from each chapter for the wealth of wisdom in these short sayings is more than enough to live a holy, moral and blessed life.
Prepare your heart and mind to receive a truth . Read the corresponding proverb before and after each limerick. Let Holy Spirit speak to you. Write down what is said. Ponder it and see how it applies to your life. (Limericks are posed from King James Bible)
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 1
Wisdom and Understanding Proverbs 1
Solomon was the most wisest king.
Wisdom, instruction, understanding.
Wise men hear,
The Lord fear.
Proverbs: the words to live by, “just saying.”
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 2
Wisdom From Evil Proverbs 2
To the one who receives the commandments,
He is saved from evil seeking bandits.
Their goal, plunder,
Fall not under,
Their crooked paths and spells of enchantments.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 3
Wisdom For The Heart Proverbs 3
When the sons and daughters have not been taught,
A heart without wisdom is full of fraught.
Length of days,
Wisdom pays,
Teach them to find it and not be full of naught.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 4
Wisdom For Getting Proverbs 4
There once was a son instructed to retain,
His father’s words of wisdom for every gain.
Forget wisdom not,
Getting he got,
Long life and health, a crown of grace without strain.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 5
Wisdom For Instruction Proverbs 5
There is not once but always before thee,
A path of discretion that calls to thee.
Bow thy ear,
So you hear,
God’s instruction to keep you from folly.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 6
Wisdom Against Debt Proverbs 6
The heart full of compassion for one in need,
Should consider the way of the ant indeed.
No guide or ruler,
No overseer.
No victim to usury of credit greed.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 7
Wisdom Is A Good Sister Proverbs 7
Wisdom is a kinswoman, a good sister.
She keeps you from the flattering twister.
On the streets,
The twister tweets,
False love of everykind, don’t listen mister.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 8
Wisdom Cries Proverbs 8
Listen to the mouth of wisdom cry.
She stands at the gate and places high.
Seek her early,
Find her surely.
Lover her and listen to her reply.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 9
Wisdom Building Proverbs 9
There was a woman of wisdom, a house she built.
Filled with understanding covered her like a quilt.
Fear of the Lord,
No need to hoard.
For the whored woman her quilt is heavy as guilt.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 10
Wisdom Son Proverbs 10
There once was a wise son who made his father glad.
He followed the commandments, that very wise lad.
Wealth by instruction,
Keeps from destruction.
The blessing of the Lord, no sorrow will He add.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 11
Wisdom Balance Proverbs 11
There is an abomination, false balance.
Void of wisdom, the wicked do live by chance.
But the Upright,
The Lord’s delight,
Will be recompensed in the earth, so let’s dance.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 12
Wisdom Commended Proverbs 12
There is a mouth that speaks prudently.
Another one that speaks brutally.
One is wise,
One despised.
It all comes back at your eulogy.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 13
Wisdom Eats Well Proverbs 13
Man shall eat good by the mouth of his fruits.
Righteous living, the Word he institutes.
Refuse instruction,
Certain destruction.
Don’t be fooled by men who just wear nice suits.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 14
Wisdom Preservation Proverbs 14
There is the way that seems right to man.
Laughter and sorrow, part of life’s plan.
Envy rots the bones.
Nations, don’t bemoan.
Fear of the Lord is your life fountain.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 15
Wisdom Answers Gently Proverbs 15
The lips of the wise have learned to turn away wrath.
Knowledge and correction are like trees in their path.
Fools stray,
And display
Evil, but the wise do discern their aftermath.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 16
Wisdom Heart Proverbs 16
A man’s heart devises his own preparations.
Commit it all to the Lord, no separations.
Remain humble.
Pride will stumble.
Be wise, the proud heart is an abomination.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 17
Wisdom Servant Proverbs 17
A wise servant shall have rule over his son.
A father’s wise rule is not long forgotten.
Evil men seek only strife,
Wise men instruction for life.
Be wise, not foolish, it leads to transgression.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 18
Wisdom Brook Proverbs 18
A man was fishing in The Wellspring of Wisdom Brook.
Floating along in his own deep thoughts, he forgot to look.
The Strong Tower,
The Safe Tower,
Thankfully his neighbor passed by and caught his hook.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 19
Wisdom Loves Its Own Soul Proverbs 19
Fools will lie with all manner of perversity.
The wise will speak discretion in integrity.
Friends and health,
Wise have wealth.
They love their souls by getting wisdom fervently.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 20
Wisdom Mocking Wine Proverbs 20
There was a young mocker who inherited some wine.
With sweet bread he hastily drank it all like a swine.
Lips that do mock,
A lot of cock,
Proclaim goodness, but will faith be found in their bloodline?
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 21
Wisdom Waters Proverbs 21
The King’s heart in the hand of the Lord moves like the waters.
The Lord ponders the hearts of all His sons and daughters.
Judgement is joy to the just,
And the upright all day trust.
Counsel and wisdom of the Lord is not for scorners.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 22
Wisdom Plan Proverbs 22
The rich and the poor shall meet at the gate,
The Lord makes both and there is no debate.
A diligent man,
Makes a business plan.
Once he is rich, the poor he must not hate.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 23
Wisdom Has Restraint Proverbs 23
There was a guest with a ravenous appetite.
His eyes were transfixed on all he could have that night.
Understanding deceit,
He restrained what to eat.
And spared himself, living a drunkard’s woeful plight.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 24
Wisdom Is Sweet Honey Proverbs 24
There once was a neighbor who liked to eat honey.
Her house was established by wisdom, not money.
You must work outside,
For rich rooms inside.
And even at night her house always felt sunny.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 25
Wisdom Is Gold Proverbs 25
To search out a matter is the honor of a king,
But the glory of God is to conceal the thing.
Let the King,
Call you in.
Wise reproof to the obedient ear wears gold bling.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 26
Wisdom Rewards A Fool Proverbs 26
There once was a pair of legs that were lame,
Unequal in length, but no one to blame.
Along came a man of conceit,
And a fool living in deceit.
But those legs, they never did feel shame.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 27
Wisdom Waits Proverbs 27
There once was a loud man who boasted of his tomorrow.
He blessed his friend loudly before the sun saw his shadow.
His friend gave him a whack,
That caused him to step back.
And now he lets each day be filled with praise and not sorrow.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 28
Wisdom Opresses Not Proverbs 28
There once was a wicked ruler who oppressed the poor.
Like a ranging bear and a lion with a great roar.
He opened not his purse,
And incurred a great curse.
Out riding his horse he encountered a hungry boar.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 29
Wisdom Watches Proverbs 29
There once was a ruler who hearkened to the call,
Of bloodthirsty lies that soon filled his heart with gall.
His servants fed him lies,
They were all wicked guys.
But the righteous did watch every wicked one fall.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 30
Wisdom Eyes Proverbs 30
The words of Agur, claiming not to be wise,
Study his words, see with your spiritual eyes.
Now weary,
But clearly,
He gained wisdom under God’s heavenly skies.
A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way May 31
Wisdom From Women Proverbs 31
The mother of Lemuel did teach her son well.
He was a king and her prophecy he did tell.
Stay away from drink,
Lest your strength sink.
Find a virtuous woman and you shall do well.
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