Holy Scripture
Proverbs 14:5
A church father on this verse
“These things we have said concerning those that in truth have been martyrs for Christ, but not concerning false martyrs, concerning whom the oracle speaks, "The name of the ungodly is extinguished." For "a faithful witness will not lie, but an unjust witness inflames lies." For he that departs this life in his testimo…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
5A faithful witness does not lie; But an unjust witness kindles falsehoods.
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3Out of the mouth of fools comes a rod of pride; But the lips of the wise preserve them.
4Where no oxen are, the cribs are clean; But where there is abundant produce, the strength of the ox is apparent.
— Proverbs 14:5 —
6Thou shalt seek wisdom with bad men, and shalt not find it; But discretion is easily available with the prudent.
7All things are adverse to a foolish man; But wise lips are the weapons of discretion.