And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil.
1 Samuel 24:7
What have I rewarded to the beggar on the street?
How react to those who give me sour for my sweet?
Is there any righteousness in my response to those
who contradict my wisdom and then step upon my toes?
Alas, I often give back what I get or do perceive --
spinning webs of sorrow that I hardly can unweave.
O Lord, forgive me when my temper flares or passions peak;
help me reward but goodness when'ere I act or speak!
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