Holy Scripture
Proverbs 17:5
A church father on this verse
“Let no man suppose that because he is rich more deference ought to be shewn him. In the Church he is rich, who is rich in faith, for the faithful have a whole world of riches. What wonder is it that the faithful should possess the world, seeing he possesses the heritage of Christ, which is more precious than the world…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
5He that laughs at the poor provokes him that made him; And he that rejoices at the destruction of another shall not be held guiltless: But he that has compassion shall find mercy.
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3As silver and gold are tried in a furnace, So are choice hearts with the Lord.
4A bad man hearkens to the tongue of transgressors: But a righteous man attends not to false lips.
— Proverbs 17:5 —
6Children’s children are the crown of old men; And their fathers are the glory of children. a The faithful has the whole world full of wealth; But the faithless not even a farthing.
7Faithful lips will not suit a fool; Nor lying lips a just man.