Holy Scripture
Proverbs 17:18
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“A foolish man claps his hands, etc. He is foolish who, when receiving the soul of his brother to be governed, glories in his own deeds, and does not rather help him with humble compassion, rendering whatever help he can of saving aid.”
Source: Septuagint
Original
18A foolish man applauds and rejoices over himself, As he also that becomes surety would make himself responsible for his own friends.
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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.
17Have thou a friend for every time, And let brethren be useful in distress; For on this account are they born.
— Proverbs 17:18 —
19A lover of sin rejoices in strifes;
20And the hard-hearted man comes not in for good. A man of a changeful tongue will fall into mischiefs;