Holy Scripture

Job 5:2

A church father on this verse
“But the wise person examines all with care, whereas the fool sees nothing. This certainly means that it is God who "causes the foolish to be destroyed by his wrath, while ardor makes him who has gone astray, perish." This refers to the ardor of God. "His wrath causes the foolish to disappear" means, in my opinion, tha…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — COMMENTARY ON JOB 5:2

Source: Septuagint

Original

2For wrath destroys the foolish one, And envy slays him that has gone astray.

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1But call, if anyone will hearken to thee, Or if thou shalt see any of the holy angels.

— Job 5:2 —

3And I have seen foolish ones taking root: But suddenly their habitation was devoured.

4Let their children be far from safety, And let them be crushed at the doors of vile men, and let there be no deliverer.

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