Holy Scripture
Proverbs 12:25
A church father on this verse
“Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, etc. Because it is necessary that first the sinner be healthily humbled by the anxiety of repentance, and then afterward by the judgment of the priest, the word of given reconciliation may bring joy. He who neglects loss for the sake of a friend, is just. If this is rightly sa…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
25A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; But a good message rejoices him.
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23An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; But the heart of fools shall meet with curses.
24The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; But the deceitful shall be for a prey.
— Proverbs 12:25 —
26A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; But mischief shall pursue sinners; And the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.
27A deceitful man shall catch no game; But a blameless man is a precious possession.