Holy Scripture
Proverbs 12:9
A church father on this verse
“Better is the poor who is sufficient for himself, etc. Better is the simple and humble brother, who, working the good he knows, earns life in heaven, than he who is renowned for scripture learning or even performs the office of a doctor, but lacks the bread of love. Regarding this love, he proceeds to add that which p…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
9Better is a man in dishonor serving himself, Than one honoring himself and wanting bread.
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7When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; But the houses of the just remain.
8The mouth of an understanding man is praised by a man; But he that is dull of heart is had in derision.
— Proverbs 12:9 —
10A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; But the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.
11He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread; But they that pursue vanities are void of understanding. a He that enjoys himself in banquets of wine, Shall leave dishonor in his own strongholds.