NATURE

We cannot command nature except by obeying her

Thirty Sayings of the Wise

...........Listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my instruction. For it is good to keep these sayings deep within yourself, always ready on your lips. I am teaching you today--yes, you--so you will trust in the LORD. I have written thirty sayings for you, filled with advice and knowledge. In this way, you may know the truth and bring an accurate report to those who sent you.Do not rob the poor because they are poor or exploit the needy in court. For the LORD is their defender. He will injure anyone who injures them.Keep away from angry, short-tempered people, or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul.Do not co-sign another person's note or put up a guarantee for someone else's loan. If you can't pay it, even your bed will be snatched from under you.Do not steal your neighbor's property by moving the ancient boundary markers set up by your ancestors.Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than ordinary people.