O happy is the man who hears
Michael Bruce • English
Primary Scripture: 2 Chronicles 1:11-12
Verse 1
How happy are all they who hear true Wisdom's guiding voice; and who her understanding make their early, only choice.
Verse 2
For she has treasures greater far than east or west unfold; and her rewards more precious are than all their stores of gold.
Verse 3
In her right hand she holds to view a length of happy days; and riches with great honours joined are what her left displays.
Verse 4
She guides the young with innocence, in pleasure's paths to tread; a crown of glory she bestows upon the hoary head.
Verse 5
According as her labours rise, so her rewards increase; her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- 2-chronicles 1:11-12
Reference 2
- psalms 90:12
Reference 3
- psalms 111:10
Reference 4
- psalms 119:9
Reference 5
- psalms 119:165
Reference 6
- proverbs 3:1
Reference 7
- proverbs 3:13-17
Reference 8
- proverbs 4:7
Reference 9
- proverbs 10:2-9
Reference 10
- jeremiah 43:5