The Orchard
This Proverb says a workman may eat from
an orchard that he tends, when he takes a rest.
This is only right, that he may eat
for looking after another's interest.

Anyone should be rewarded for over-
seeing someone else's affairs.
For they are responsible workers;
their bosses will see they really care.

But, don't let it go to your head - that you should
take more than your own worth in your sight.
If you do, that is wrong!  To take more to give or
sell to others - in that you have no right.

Be diligent in what you do and be honest
to your boss every working day.
The Lord wouldn't want you to be greedy
in any kind of possible way.

inspired by proverb 27:18                              written 6/27/2000
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