Holy Scripture
Proverbs 12:23
A church father on this verse
“A shrewd man conceals knowledge. Shrewd in this place is understood in a good sense, that is, wise and prudent, who sometimes conceals his knowledge out of prudence: for two reasons, either not being able to speak to weak listeners as to spiritual ones, but as to carnal ones, or being unwilling to give what is holy to…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
23An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; But the heart of fools shall meet with curses.
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21No injustice will please a just man; But the ungodly will be filled with mischief.
22Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord; But he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.
— Proverbs 12:23 —
24The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; But the deceitful shall be for a prey.
25A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; But a good message rejoices him.