Holy Scripture
Proverbs 12:8
A church father on this verse
“A man will be known by his doctrine. Scripture usually calls those endowed with divine virtues men. Hence the Apostle: Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men (I Cor. XVI). Therefore, a man is known by his doctrine, because if he teaches correctly and also fulfills it with deeds, he is understood to be holy.”
Source: Septuagint
Original
8The mouth of an understanding man is praised by a man; But he that is dull of heart is had in derision.
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6The words of ungodly men are crafty; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; But the houses of the just remain.
— Proverbs 12:8 —
9Better is a man in dishonor serving himself, Than one honoring himself and wanting bread.
10A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; But the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.