Ryanne Molinari

An Active & Imaginative Life

June 1, 2021

Proverbs 10:8

I struggle with scripture memorization; however, turning it to English poetry helps me recall the passage and concept with better clarity.

“The wise of heart will receive commandments,
but a babbling fool will come to ruin.”
Proverbs 10:8, ESV

A babbling brook without a spring
Is he who speaks on all but nothing.

That’s all! Nothing too profound in my little couplet, but the image is helpful as I consider this Proverb.

Faith, Grace & Gumption, Poetry

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Ryanne Molinari (MLitt, University of St. Andrew’s) is a pianist/organist, pastor’s wife, and lover of words. She is the author of Spirit-Filled Singing: Bearing Fruit as We Worship Together, and her writing has been published in journals such as the Journal of the T. S. Eliot Society (UK). Connect with Ryanne by subscribing to her blog or following her on Instagram.