Holy Scripture
Proverbs 17:8
A church father on this verse
“A highly desirable gem is the expectation of one waiting, etc. Whoever faithfully awaits future rewards rejoices as if in the possession of a most splendid gem. For in the Gospel, the wise merchant sold all that he had for the acquisition of the precious pearl, that is, heavenly desire. Such a merchant, whether faced…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
8Instruction is to them that use it a gracious reward: And whithersoever it may turn, it shall prosper.
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In context
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.
— Proverbs 17:8 —
9He that conceals injuries seeks love; But he that hates to hide them separates friends and kindred.
10A threat breaks down the heart of a wise man; But a fool, though scourged, understands not.