Holy Scripture
Proverbs 17:14
A church father on this verse
“Moreover, since the indolent mind for the most part lapses by degrees into downfall, while we neglect to guard against idle words we go on to hurtful ones; so that at first it pleases us to talk of other men's affairs; afterwards the tongue gnaws with detraction the lives of those of whom we talk; but at last breaks o…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
14Rightful rule gives power to words; But sedition and strife precede poverty.
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12Care may befall a man of understanding; But fools will meditate evils.
13Whoso rewards evil for good, Evil shall not be removed from his house.
— Proverbs 17:14 —
15He that pronounces the unjust just, and the just unjust, Is unclean and abominable with God.
16Why has the fool wealth? For a senseless man will not be able to purchase wisdom. a He that exalts his own house seeks ruin; And he that turns aside from instruction shall fall into mischiefs.