Holy Scripture
Proverbs 12:17
A church father on this verse
“There is one who promises, etc. Some promise obedience to the truth, but when frightening or tempting trial provides an obstacle, they desert what they had begun, but their conscience pricks them as with a sword for their promise.”
Source: Septuagint
Original
17A righteous man declares the open truth; But an unjust witness is deceitful.
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15The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; But a wise man hearkens to counsels.
16A fool declares his wrath the same day; But a prudent man hides his own disgrace.
— Proverbs 12:17 —
18Some wound as they speak, like swords; But the tongues of the wise heal.
19True lips establish testimony; But a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.