An Excerpt from Proverbs: The Wisdom of Solomontranslated and introduced by Rabbi Rami M. Shapiro

Rabbi Rami M. Shapiro's translation of the folk wisdom of Solomon's times is relevant to our own era's challenges. Here's an aphorism on the spiritual practice of mystery.

"Do not make a crutch of ego; lean on God alone.
Adhere to the good, and your path will be smooth.
Do not imagine that you are wise.
Know only that you do not know."