Holy Scripture
Proverbs 14:4
A church father on this verse
“Where there are no oxen, the crib is empty, etc. These are connected with the preceding. For the oxen signify catholic teachers; the crib, the listeners of the assemblies; the crops, the fruits of good works. Therefore, it is in vain that the proud swell and uneducated eloquence strikes the ears and hearts of their su…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
4Where no oxen are, the cribs are clean; But where there is abundant produce, the strength of the ox is apparent.
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2He that walks uprightly fears the Lord; But he that is perverse in his ways shall be dishonored.
3Out of the mouth of fools comes a rod of pride; But the lips of the wise preserve them.
— Proverbs 14:4 —
5A faithful witness does not lie; But an unjust witness kindles falsehoods.
6Thou shalt seek wisdom with bad men, and shalt not find it; But discretion is easily available with the prudent.