Holy Scripture
Proverbs 11:27
A church father on this verse
“He indeed rises early who seeks what is good, etc. To seek the good things you ought to do, by which you may attain heavenly goods, this is to rise early well, that is, to be girded for good work with the growing light of knowledge. Or certainly, he rises well, that is, to life at the time of resurrection, who now see…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
27He that devises good counsels seeks good favor: But as for him that seeks after evil, evil shall overtake him.
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25Every sincere soul is blessed: But a passionate man is not graceful.
26May he that hoards corn leave it to the nation: But blessing be on the head of him that gives it.
— Proverbs 11:27 —
28He that trusts in wealth shall fall; But he that helps righteous men shall rise.
29He that deals not graciously with his own house shall inherit the wind; And the fool shall be servant to the wise man.