Holy Scripture
Proverbs 15:23
A church father on this verse
“A man rejoices in his mouth's sentence, etc. It is indeed human for each to rejoice in his sentence as though prudently uttered; but a true wise man carefully investigates not only the matters he speaks, but also the opportunity of place or time or person, to whom he speaks.”
Source: Septuagint
Original
23A bad man will by no means attend to counsel; Neither will he say anything seasonable, or good for the common weal.
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In context
21The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; But a wise man proceeds on his way aright.
22They that honor not councils put off deliberation; But counsel abides in the hearts of counselors.
— Proverbs 15:23 —
24The thoughts of the wise are ways of life, That he may turn aside and escape from hell.
25The Lord pulls down the houses of scorners; But he establishes the border of the widow.