Holy Scripture

Proverbs 10:25

A church father on this verse
“"When the storm has passed by, the wicked are destroyed: the righteous, by avoiding it, are saved forever." When temptation attacks, the wicked easily sin. On the other hand, the righteous are saved for eternity when they conquer temptation through patience and a soul of gratitude toward God. Notice how safe righteous…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — COMMENTARY ON THE PROVERBS OF SOLOMON, FRAGMENT 10:25

Source: Septuagint

Original

25When the storm passes by, the ungodly vanishes away; But the righteous turns aside and escapes forever.

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23A fool does mischief in sport; But wisdom brings forth prudence for a man.

24The ungodly is engulfed in destruction; But the desire of the righteous is acceptable.

— Proverbs 10:25 —

26As a sour grape is hurtful to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, So iniquity hurts those that practice it.

27The fear of the Lord adds length of days: But the years of the ungodly shall be shortened.

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