Monday, June 6, 2011

Tao Bible - Proverbs 19:8

He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
~ King James version ~

She that obtains wisdom loves the whole world.
~ possible Taoist alternative ~
The difference in emphasis here is between the internal and external. For the Christian, wisdom is something that benefits the self in the pursuit of the divine. For the Taoist, wisdom tears down the artificial barrier between self and all else.

If you're interested in reading more from this experimental series, go to the Tao Bible Index page.

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