Poetry

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The rulers are servants of God,
That will attend to everything;
You pay taxes honors to laud.
Paying tribute to what they bring.

Render therefore to all their dues,
Taxes to whom taxes are owed;
Revenue to whom for revenues,
Whatever that you have been told.

Owe nobody of anything,
Showing your love for each other;
No matter what each day may bring,
Fulfill the Law for each brother.

Adultery do not commit,
As yourself you love your neighbor;
You shall not steal and not covet,
Be willing to help in labor.

To a neighbor love does no wrong.
Love is the fulfilling the Law;
Living together keeps you strong,
For avoiding getting a flaw.

Copyright © 2026 Richard Newton Sherrer

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