"Happiness makes you smile; A kind answer soothes angry feelings; A true friend will keep a secret; You will say the wrong thing if you talk too much; Don't tell you neighbor to come back tomorrow, if you can help today; Everyone likes to brag about getting a bargain; Wise friends make you wise; It's better to be honest and poor than to be dishonest and rich; Telling lies will get you in trouble; Don't give up; Make your parents proud, especially your mother; Watching what you say can save you a lot of trouble; Respect and obey the Lord; Don't tell everything you know; Go looking for trouble, and you will find it;

Teach your children right from wrong, and when they are grown they will still do right; Not getting what you want can make you feel sick; The hungrier you are, the harder you work; Don't try to get even; All wisdom comes from the Lord, and so do common sense and understanding; It's a dangerous thing to guarantee payment for someone's debts; Don't say, 'I didn't know it!' god can read your mind; Don't argue just to be arguing; Obey the teaching of your parents; Know where you are headed, and you will stay on solid ground; Don't ever think that you are wise enough; Share your plans with the Lord, and you will succeed." References throughout -- Proverbs

Original Art by InspirationArt & Scripture © 1998, 24 in. x 36 in. (W x H)