Holy Scripture
Proverbs 15:5
A church father on this verse
“True prudence is the knowledge of what to do and what not to do. One who possesses it never refrains from virtuous works and is never pierced by the deadly arrow of vice. Thus, he who understands words of prudence knows the difference between what is insidious, structured for deception, and what reminds us quietly abo…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
5A fool scorns his father’s instruction: But he that keeps his commandments is more prudent. In abounding righteousness is great strength: But the ungodly shall utterly perish from the earth.
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3The eyes of the Lord behold Both the evil and the good in every place.
4The wholesome tongue is a tree of life, And he that keeps it shall be filled with understanding.
— Proverbs 15:5 —
6In the houses of the righteous is much strength: But the fruits of the ungodly shall perish.
7The lips of the wise are bound by discretion: But the hearts of the foolish are not safe.