Holy Scripture
Proverbs 14:17
A church father on this verse
“An impatient man works folly, etc. Certainly an impatient man is reprehensible, but far worse and more hateful to God is the cunning man, although he is considered better among men. For the former openly shows his folly to all, while the latter, in his perverse heart, often feigns simplicity and righteousness, and is…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
17A passionate man acts inconsiderately; But a sensible man bears up under many things.
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In context
15The simple believes every word: But the prudent man betakes himself to afterthought.
16A wise man fears, and departs from evil; But the fool trusts in himself, and joins himself with the transgressor.
— Proverbs 14:17 —
18Fools shall have mischief for their portion; But the prudent shall take fast hold of understanding.
19Evil men shall fall before the good; And the ungodly shall attend at the gates of the righteous.