Fear First

I desire to be a man of wisdom
to carry discipline and prudence
to carry the title of wise,
I first must fear the wise
listen to the wise
breath in the words,
the proverbs and parables,
the guidance and riddles
then I can use my breath
my breath to breathe the same words
wear the words upon my neck
so when I am enticed
when I am troubled
when I am tempted
I will stand strong
I won't give in
I will be called
I will not reject the outstretched hand
I will grab hold
I refuse to let go
then only then
will I live in safety
will I be at ease
will I be without fear of harm
all because I feared Him first.