The Bible writers didn't care that they were bunching together sequences some of which were historical, some preposterous, and some downright manipulative. Faithful recording was not their business; faith was.
Words are the part of silence that can be spoken.
In this life, you have to be your own hero.
Shuttered like a fan no-one suspects your shoulder blades of wings.
Don't regret your life, child, it will pass soon enough.
Poetry is easier to learn than prose. Once you have learned it you can use it as a light and a laser. It shows up your true situation and it helps you cut through it.