“God’s Inspiration”

By Ryan Dominque

From where does wisdom come?

Man’s mistakes fail to clarify,

But the young gain certainty;

Yet it’s God who summons them to testify;

‘God’s inspiration is our sage!’

Power does not equal strategy;

Skills are gained by mercy,

God finalizes all outcomes;

Pride is dashed to dust,

Shiny metal turns to rust;

It all passes and He remains

Titles, positions and stratagems!

Man implores embarrassment,

Before God he cannot give way;

Wisdom comes not from age,

God’s inspiration is our sage!

Therefore, cast your grievances;

Before God they are buckwheat,

It is God who tears down gates and walls;

And aligns structures which he calls,

He destroys gluttons who boast;

And weakens the heart of hypocrites,

He baffles the mind of wanderers;

And shuffles the nature of the wicked,

Because wisdom comes not from age;

God’s inspiration is our sage!

King James Bible

[Job 32:6] And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion.
[Job 32:7] I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
[Job 32:8] But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
[Job 32:9] Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
[Job 32:10] Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.