Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers; but their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law they meditate day and night. They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all that they do, they prosper. (Psalm 1: 1-3)

Scoffers fill many seats. Skepticism increases. Cynicism deepens. The waterways of cooperation and creativity are drained. Our civic life withers. Our prosperity falters.

It is easy to criticize. It is difficult to create.

We should be careful in our criticism. Even a tree planted by a stream needs occasional pruning. But pruning is intended to benefit the tree and it is done in season.

Above is The Scoffers IV by Dimo Kalibarov.