Scriptures help to a point, as a pole vault does

All this reading can help, but only for you to think
To learn and then apply, else it's all for naught

The scriptures are to imbibe, the teachings of forefathers bygone
They want us to learn and follow, and reach the highest goals

But of what use is all these scriptures, if you read it and sleep
Give not a thought to contemplate, to practice them in life