Holy Scripture
Proverbs 14:8
A church father on this verse
“"The wisdom of able men will understand the paths of wisdom, but the folly of fools goes in the wrong direction." Prophecy says, "To whom shall I look if not to the man who is gentle and tranquil and who trembles at my words." We have been taught that there are three forms of friendship. The first and best of these is…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
8The wisdom of the prudent will understand their ways; But the folly of fools leads astray.
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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.
— Proverbs 14:8 —
9The houses of transgressors will need purification; But the houses of the just are acceptable.
10If a man’s mind is intelligent, his soul is sorrowful; And when he rejoices, he has no fellowship with pride.