Holy Scripture
Proverbs 15:15
A church father on this verse
“All the days of the afflicted are evil, etc. All the time of the people of God, as long as they are poor in the present, abounds with afflictions and troubles, because they have not yet reached the riches of supreme goodness and eternal abode. Hence the Apostle advises, saying: Redeeming the time, because the days are…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
15The eyes of the wicked are always looking for evil things; But the good are always quiet.
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13When the heart rejoices the countenance is cheerful; But when it is in sorrow, the countenance is sad.
14An upright heart seeks discretion; But the mouth of the uninstructed will experience evils.
— Proverbs 15:15 —
16Better is a small portion with the fear of the Lord, Than great treasures without the fear of the Lord.
17Better is an entertainment of herbs with friendliness and kindness, Than a feast of calves, with enmity.